Function:
D.A. Davidson & Co. is a leading financial services firm providing wealth management, financial planning, investment banking, and public finance services to a client base that includes individuals, corporations, institutional clients, and governments. The Firm has operations across the United States.
The Compliance Associate role is ideal for candidates who are new to the financial services industry, or those with limited industry experience and/or minimal licensure.
Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field, or relevant professional experience in the financial services industry.
• Basic knowledge of financial markets and investment products, and ability and willingness to expand knowledge.
• Willingness and ability to obtain the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) within 6 months of hire date. Additional licensure opportunities available, subject to supervisory review and approval.
• Exhibits a professional and personable demeanor always.
• Ability to work in a digitized environment with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Additional technology skills are preferred.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills necessary to engage with senior leaders, industry examiners, outside auditors, clients, law firms, other financial institutions, and branch associates.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to effectively communicate Firm policies and industry regulations to others.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability and desire to learn about the financial services industry and to support their career path within the Compliance Department or the broader Firm.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and meet deadlines as well as work independently.
Duties: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Compliance Associate will support the Department by assisting in the day-to-day compliance program duties, including the branch examination program, the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) program, and providing general support to branch associates and internal business and supervision partners, including wealth management and capital markets. On an as needed basis, the Compliance Associate may help support associate disclosure processes, customer complaints, and/or other projects as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs data collection in accordance with branch examination program requirements and helps analyze collected data to identify irregularities, trends, and patterns.
• May accompany Compliance Examiners, both wealth management and capital markets, during onsite/virtual examinations to help evaluate compliance with Firm policies, WSPs, and industry regulations, as needed.
• Assists with the administration of associate disclosures including OBAs, PSTs, OIAs and political contributions, and semiannual and annual certifications in Comply.
• Assists the AML Compliance Officer with transaction monitoring, as needed.
• Assists with the administration of customer complaints, as needed.
• Assists with monitoring, responding to, and/or redirecting inquiries and questions sent to the Compliance Department inbox.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as identified, needed, and assigned.
What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.
The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $20.95-$31.43 per hour. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field or relevant professional experience
- Basic knowledge of financial markets and investment products
- Willingness and ability to obtain the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam within 6 months
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to work in a digitized environment
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate firm policies and industry regulations to others
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to prioritize, plan, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Additional technology skills (preferred)
D.A. Davidson Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a core part of total rewards, complementing cash compensation. Ownership is framed as adding long‑term value alongside other benefits.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) options and company contributions via profit‑sharing are highlighted as part of the package. Early eligibility and combined ESOP/401(k) design can materially boost long‑term retirement savings when the firm performs well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave are explicitly offered. Broader paid time off and holidays are emphasized in role materials.
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What We Do
At D.A. Davidson Companies, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company comprised of seven distinct business units across the U.S. Through the years, our most important service has remained consistent: a personalized approach that reflects the individuality of each of our clients. As part of an employee-owned company, each of our associates has a unique perspective of success. We believe in doing what is right for our clients and are empowered to deliver high-impact solutions. We are with our clients every step of the way—leveraging our nationally-recognized research, capital markets and investment banking expertise, and a robust network of financial advisors. Clients not only benefit from our expansive platform of solutions and services, but also from strong values rooted in tradition and a deep sense of responsibility to our communities.
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