Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Branch Inspection)

About Axiom:
Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Branch Inspection) to join our Regulatory Group. This role focuses on conducting inspections and oversight of branch and non-branch locations (NBLs) to ensure compliance with applicable financial services regulations and internal governance standards.

While a legal background is welcome a law license is not required. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services audits examinations or supervisory programs and a strong understanding of operational and regulatory compliance within a complex distributed organization.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-person and remote inspections of branch and non-branch offices including pre-visit preparation fieldwork reporting remediation and follow-up.

• Prepare comprehensive inspection reports documenting findings corrective actions and ongoing compliance measures.

• Evaluate and verify policies and procedures related to the safeguarding of customer funds recordkeeping and supervision of supervisory personnel.

• Assess cybersecurity technology and communication systems to ensure compliance with evolving FINRA and SEC expectations.

• Monitor and validate compliance with Residential Supervisory Location (RSL) reporting requirements ensuring accurate quarterly submissions.

• Review training supervision and business continuity plans (BCPs) for adequacy and regulatory readiness.

• Participate in industry forums and stay informed on emerging best practices and inspection-related regulatory developments.

• Support governance and ad hoc regulatory projects as part of the broader Legal and Compliance function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g. CAMS CRCM CFE) a plus.

• 10 years of experience in the financial services industry.

• Prior experience in financial services audits compliance reviews or branch inspection programs strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external regulators.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality detail-oriented work under tight deadlines.

• Effective project management and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel as needed to conduct inspections and follow-up reviews.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with broker-dealer or investment advisory regulatory frameworks.

• Familiarity with FINRA SEC and state regulatory requirements governing supervision cybersecurity and business continuity.

• Background in risk assessment governance or compliance operations within large financial institutions.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic project-based environment.

Compensation Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $170k and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber on-demand legal talent. Covering North America the UK Europe and APAC we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of todays business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity inclusion and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ Equality earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axioms legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color nationality national or ethnic origin religious creed or belief political opinion sex gender reassignment pregnancy or maternity age disability alienage or citizenship status marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form please contact us at and include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line.

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