Summary/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 Wealth Management (WM) Compliance Examiner conducts onsite and virtual examinations of D.A. Davidson WM branch offices, acts as an ongoing compliance contact for branch offices, and supports adherence with industry rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
• FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 65 or 66, and Series 9 and 10 or Series 24 licensing required. May consider candidates without required principal licensure (i.e., 9/10 or 24) provided they are able and willing to obtain within 6 months of starting the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or complimentary field, or relevant securities industry experience. Two or more years of compliance experience and five years of industry experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of investment concepts, practices, laws, and regulations; includes FINRA, SEC, MSRB and state/jurisdiction rules and regulations related to securities and investment advisory compliance.
• Experience conducting surveillance oversight of Firm supervisory processes desired.
• 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 to provide interpretive compliance guidance and advice, utilizing critical thinking independent judgement in moderate to complex situations.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and meet Firm and regulatory deadlines.
• Ability to work in a digital environment; proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Advanced technology skills desired and welcomed.
• Exhibits a professional and personable demeanor always.
• Ability and willingness to commit over 35% of time to travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The WM Compliance Examiner is responsible for performing specific duties in support of the compliance program functions and initiatives which include responsibilities related to the day-to-day compliance program duties, annual compliance reviews, assigned projects, and providing compliance guidance and support to branches and internal business and supervision partners as needed.
Duties:
• Schedules branch examinations and manage related travel expenses.
• Performs data collection in accordance with examination program requirements and analyzes collected data to identify irregularities, trends, and patterns.
• Conducts onsite/virtual examinations to evaluate compliance with Firm policies, WSPs, and industry regulations.
• Drafts and distributes inspection related communications to branch principals and internal business and supervision partners.
• As needed, assists with review of potential restricted trade violations; disclosure of OBAs, PSTs, and political contributions; and semiannual and annual certifications in Comply.
• Alerts internal stakeholders of identified issues and escalates items, as appropriate.
• Assists in the investigation, review and follow-up for customer complaints, arbitrations, regulatory investigations, and inquiries as applicable for branch offices.
• Participates in addressing sensitive compliance or supervision issues with internal leaders in assigned functional areas.
• Recommends process improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of branch-related and Firm-level processes.
• Maintains required Firm books and records relating to areas of assigned responsibilities.
• 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 $54,486 to $80,000 annually. 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
- FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 65 or 66, and Series 9 and 10 or Series 24 licensing (must obtain principal licensure within 6 months if not already held)
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field OR relevant securities industry experience
- Basic knowledge of investment concepts, FINRA, SEC, MSRB, and state/jurisdiction securities and advisory regulations
- Ability to provide interpretive compliance guidance, exercise independent judgment in moderate to complex situations
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and meet firm and regulatory deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Willingness and ability to commit over 35% of time to travel
- Two or more years of compliance experience
- Five years of industry (securities) experience
- Experience conducting surveillance oversight of supervisory processes
- Advanced technology skills
- Professional and personable demeanor
D.A. Davidson Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about D.A. Davidson Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by D.A. Davidson Companies.
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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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