Trade Review Principal

Integrity Marketing Group•Urbandale, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will have supervisory responsibility of Brokers International Financial Services, LLC registered representatives and investment advisory representatives. The Trade Review Principal (TRP) will need extensive industry knowledge and operational experience related to suitability and trade review along with time management and organizational skills.

Requirements

Advanced technical knowledge and advanced understanding of broker-dealer and RIA business processes.
Thorough understanding of rules, regulations and legal requirements of the SEC, FINRA, MSRB, AML and state securities regulators.
Product knowledge in variable life, variable annuities, mutual funds, managed accounts, financial planning, and securities.
Strong conceptual skills with an ability to deliver big ideas that drive results
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
2-4 years of prior financial services experience
Four year college or university program certificate; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
FINRA Series 7, 24, 65/65 required.
Series 4 and 53 required within 6 months.
Insurance and securities license(s) in state(s) of operation for life, health, and variable annuity may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide Principal review and approval of transactions while working within firm’s established suitability guidelines and time frames.
Provide Principal review and approval on variety of business types: mutual funds, annuities, variable life insurance, 529 plans, financial planning, alternative investments (REITs and DPPs), advisory and brokerage transactions.
Reviewing brokerage and advisory accounts held through our clearing firms to ensure that the account opening process follows all company guidelines.
Conduct ongoing customer account reviews to detect potential sales abuses.
Maintain product knowledge.
Provide education and training to representatives concerning regulatory, corporate and legal requirements, general product offerings, licensing issues as well as internal processes & procedures.
Notifying advisors when a transaction conflicts with a client’s investment profile, a company policy, or an industry regulation.
Working with advisors to resolve escalated issues surrounding these investments.
Work with the Compliance Department as needed to address regulatory concerns or improper sales practices.
Developing process improvement recommendations to enhance department workflow.