Full-Time

Non Financial Regulatory Reporting Manager

Posted on 9/5/2024

Alpaca

Alpaca

201-500 employees

API-first brokerage for trading applications

Fintech
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A successful candidate must have demonstrated in-the-weeds knowledge in one or more of the below-named systems including project management and day-to-day operation management:
  • Consolidated Audit Trail Implementation (CAT): Desired skills include prior involvement on an implementation team regarding the order flow, BA work mapping firm functions to reporting scenarios and reporting UAT testing. Also, strong knowledge of account structures to assist with CAT CAIS implementation and testing is desired.
  • Large Options Position Reporting (LOPR): Strong familiarity with daily operations of Large Option Position Reporting to the Options Clearing Corporation
  • Short Interest Reporting: Understanding of the Short Interest Reporting rules and FINRA reporting system.
  • Over the Counter Reporting Facility (OTCRF) and Trade Reporting Facility (TRF): Ability to create and submit trade reports and advise and implement regulatory rule changes.
  • Global Markets Operations/Technology experience preferred
  • Two years of trading experience
  • Five years of brokerage experience
  • Understanding of NFRR rules
  • Experience with regulatory programs
  • FINRA Series 7 license
  • FINRA Series 24 license (or ability to obtain in 6 months)
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Expert ability to improve the capabilities of production monitoring processes and corporately through skill development, process enhancement
  • Experience with FINRA, Federal, and SEC regulations
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a remote team environment
  • Must possess the ability to adapt to a changing business and regulatory environment
  • Enjoys challenges and taking ownership of new responsibilities
  • Self-starter takes initiative
  • Must be proficient in G Suite, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, Powerpoint) and Query database skills
Responsibilities
  • Under minimal supervision, uses intermediate knowledge and skills obtained through experience and/or training to complete non-financial regulatory reporting and assist the firm in maintaining proper compliance with industry/firm rules and regulations’
  • Act as the Firm’s principal on Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting. This includes CAT, CAIS, Equity Trade Reporting, LOPR, and short-interest reporting.
  • Draft technical specifications for the firm’s developers to comply with securities regulatory reporting obligations
  • Optimizing the broker-dealer clearing/correspondent client experience as it relates to ongoing regulatory reporting obligations
  • Serves as an escalation point to resolve broad and complex operational issues related to NFRR
  • Manage the process to establish, maintain, review, test, and modify Operations policies
  • Establish and maintain written procedures to ensure efficient controls are in place, and any rules changes have been incorporated.
  • Establish credible, collaborative, and influential relationships with key stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Solutions, Product, and Compliance
  • Effective running of forums with large stakeholder groups, for the identification, tracking, and remediation of data issues and control enhancements that impact the respective reports
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Alpaca Securities LLC provides an API-first brokerage service that allows businesses to build their own trading applications without needing to become brokers. This service includes a Local Currency Trading API for international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Additionally, Alpaca offers crypto wallets and supports trading in various cryptocurrencies. The company differentiates itself by focusing on a business-to-business model, generating revenue through fees based on trade volume.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$84.5M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alpaca's partnership with GUGU expands access to US stocks for Asian investors.
  • The transition to self-clearing opens opportunities for seamless asset transfers and securities lending.
  • Alpaca's support for fractional shares with extended hours trading enhances retail trading strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from commission-free trading platforms like GUGU could impact Alpaca's user base.
  • Self-clearing involves complex processes and risk management challenges for Alpaca.
  • Expansion into the Middle East may face regulatory and market entry challenges.

What makes Alpaca unique

  • Alpaca offers a developer-first, API-driven brokerage platform for seamless trading integration.
  • The company supports local currency trading, simplifying international stock investments for users.
  • Alpaca's self-clearing capability enhances operational efficiency and reduces intermediary layers.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & stock options

Medical, dental, & vision

Home office setup stipend

Monthly Brex Card stipend

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