Full-Time

Chief Compliance Officer

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DriveWealth

DriveWealth

201-500 employees

B2B financial technology for investment services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$250k - $300kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and Series 7, 24 required (Series 4 optional)
  • Minimum 10 years of experience working in a senior compliance role (CCO or similar) within a financial services firm supporting an electronic broker-dealer
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and self-regulatory agencies rules and regulations (specifically FINRA and SEC) with best practices in compliance management
  • Familiarity with equities, options, fixed income, mutual funds; knowledge of relevant regulations as they apply to order routing, execution services, and electronic reporting
  • Ability to read and interpret regulations, and implement changes, particularly as it relates to broker-dealer compliance
  • Strong project management, organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently, handle multiple projects and present clear recommendations to business stakeholders
  • Experience influencing a good corporate culture and ethics
Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain standards and procedures that are effective in identifying, preventing, detecting and remediating regulatory issues at a tech-enabled broker-dealer
  • Oversee the broker-dealer compliance program functions including implementation of written supervisory procedures, transaction monitoring, AML compliance, training and annual testing
  • Manage regulatory interactions, prepare submissions and coordinate responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities
  • Monitor compliance issues and changes in regulations, reporting their impact on the organization to stakeholders
  • Oversee a team that is responsible for registrations and lead the following: coordination of broker-dealer audits, inspections, reviews, and examinations; monitor complaints; conduct surveillance and transaction monitoring and reporting
  • Manage all aspects of the Firm's AML compliance program (as outlined in FINRA Rule 3310)
  • Handle additional projects as needed in a rapidly changing regulatory environment

DriveWealth provides a financial technology platform that allows various businesses, such as banks and digital wallets, to offer investment and trading services to their customers. Their main product is a set of APIs that partners can use to create both traditional investment processes and new features, like allowing users to invest spare change into fractional shares of stocks. This flexibility sets DriveWealth apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of clients looking to enhance their services with investment options. The goal of DriveWealth is to make investing accessible and integrated into everyday financial activities for consumers.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$537.7M

Headquarters

Jersey City, New Jersey

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DriveWealth's recent executive hires from Morgan Stanley bring deep industry expertise, potentially accelerating product innovation and market expansion.
  • The partnership with Papara opens up a significant market in Turkey, potentially driving substantial user growth and revenue.
  • The company's ability to offer fractional shares with low minimums can attract a younger, tech-savvy demographic, fostering long-term customer loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid expansion and multiple new executive hires could lead to integration challenges and strategic misalignment.
  • DriveWealth's reliance on partnerships for market access means any disruption in these relationships could significantly impact its business.

What makes DriveWealth unique

  • DriveWealth's Brokerage-as-a-Service model allows partners like Papara to offer fractional investing, making it accessible to a broader audience.
  • The company's focus on real-time market data and low minimum investments democratizes access to U.S. equities for international retail investors.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Blue Ocean Technologies, extend DriveWealth's trading capabilities to a 24-hour cycle, setting it apart from traditional brokerage firms.

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Benefits

Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD & STD. HSA and FSA options.

Unlimited PTO

401k plan

Flexible working hours and work from home

Continuing education and conferences reimbursement

Fitness/Wellbeing reimbursement

Home Office stipend

Lunch program, snacks and beverages available in the office