Full-Time

GCO Issue Validation Consultant

Posted on 12/3/2024

Truist

Truist

501-1,000 employees

Platform for Registered Investment Advisors' operations

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Atlanta, GA, USA

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and related training.
  • Eight years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management, audit and/or line of business specialty.
  • Solid knowledge of risk management principles and controls, broad-based business practices, and understanding of business process and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to own projects and drive process change, independent thinking with strong analytical and decision making skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills which allow effective working relationships with various levels within the organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to operate without close supervision.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the risk identification, measurement, and monitoring of business processes and activities.
  • Execute testing, root cause analysis, examine key risk metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of established business controls.
  • Make recommendations and provide practical solutions for the update of Business Unit control, policy, procedure, and risk/control documentation; advise on control enhancements.
  • Assist with the remediation of control failures.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert to assigned business unit(s) for operational or regulatory compliance control implementation, risk mitigation and effective design of controls.
  • Develop and maintain effective channels of communication with Business Unit Risk Management Leaders, Business Unit Leadership, 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense partners regarding activities, trends, and events identified through control monitoring activities.

Truist offers a platform for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) to improve their operations and client services. Its features include live chat support, commission-free fractional share trading, a model marketplace, and an automated rebalancer, which help RIAs manage their businesses more efficiently. Unlike competitors, Truist provides these services for free, monetizing through a vertically-integrated custodian service that reduces overhead costs. The goal is to empower RIAs to grow their businesses and enhance client experiences.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$437.2M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

73%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $169M Series E funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for further innovation and expansion.
  • Collaborations with leading providers like Orion Advisor Solutions and Kwanti enhance Altruist's platform capabilities, making it more attractive to RIAs.
  • Acquiring Shareholders Service Group expands Altruist's service offerings and client base, positioning it to compete with industry giants like Schwab and Fidelity.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the RIA market includes established players like Schwab and Fidelity, which could challenge Altruist's growth and market penetration.
  • Rapid expansion and multiple integrations may lead to operational complexities and potential service disruptions.

What makes Truist unique

  • Altruist offers a simplified tech stack specifically designed for RIAs, unlike broader financial platforms that cater to multiple financial service providers.
  • Their commission-free fractional share trading and automated rebalancer features provide cost-effective solutions that are not commonly bundled together in competing platforms.
  • The vertically-integrated custodian service allows Altruist to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs for RIAs, setting it apart from traditional custodial services.

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