Compliance - Compliance Analyst Senior

Kestra • Austin, TX

15h

About The Position

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. Kestra is dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals—including traditional and hybrid RIAs—to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients.
Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.
As an RIA Compliance Analyst, you will report to the Manager of RIA Compliance. You will have or obtain sound knowledge of Advisory Rules and Regulations, including a working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. You will be involved with the continued development of our compliance program to ensure adherence to the Advisers Act and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Industry experience
• Understanding of advisory services
• Prioritization
• Organization
• Microsoft Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• FINRA Series 7
• FINRA 24 or to obtain within 90 days
• Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra.
• Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Responsibilities

• Be a compliance resource to advisors, their staff, and internal partners
• Review exception reports to identify, propose, and implement corrective action
• Investigate alleged violations as identified or referred to Compliance by different internal sources
• Provide data analysis to support different programs, including annual ADV filings, regulatory exams, and inquiries
• Review all requests requiring compliance approval
• Develop exception reporting
• Participate in special projects according to requests from senior management or necessitated by current events
• Provide input for process improvement

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees