Compliance Officer
Current▪ Charged with driving compliance across the central division which encompasses 43 of the 175 offices located around the world. Primary responsibilities include,− Preparing, scheduling, and conducting inspections in accordance with internal procedures and the applicable industry statutes, more specifically FINRA rule 3110− Facilitating internal investigations based on audit findings− Drafting inspection reports and delegating corrective action to the appropriate parties− Serving… Show more ▪ Charged with driving compliance across the central division which encompasses 43 of the 175 offices located around the world. Primary responsibilities include,− Preparing, scheduling, and conducting inspections in accordance with internal procedures and the applicable industry statutes, more specifically FINRA rule 3110− Facilitating internal investigations based on audit findings− Drafting inspection reports and delegating corrective action to the appropriate parties− Serving as the liaison between the Compliance Department and Field team and ensuring fluid communication− Tracking and assessing all gifts and gratuities received by associated persons to assure compliance with regulatory guidelines− Collaborating with regulators and other law enforcement personnel during routine examinations and special investigatory matters▪ Relied upon to provide feedback regarding compliance questions posed by Field Representatives and to organize training sessions to review current and amended policies and procedures.▪ Conduct workflow and inspection tool assessments and offer recommendations related to improvement opportunities associated with the various compliance forms. ▪ Identified technology that allowed for immediate tracking and mitigation of risks pertaining to Reg BI and Electronic Communications. The software switch proved to be beneficial and offers quick identification of trends and real-time regulatory reporting.▪ Initiate Compliance Manual and SOP reviews which involve taking recommended changes before the department leaders for approval.Accepted recommendations to date include,− Updates to prevent elderly abuse as well as insurance fraud− The closing of five European offices after conducting extensive research which revealed several high-level risks that were poised to negatively impact the organization Show less