Job Description:
Kforce has a client in Weehawken, NJ that is seeking a Municipal Finance Compliance Consultant to assist with Wealth Management Americas Compliance with drafting policies, procedures and training to prepare for a new municipal underwriting business.
Summary:
Team:
The ideal candidate will be working with the Wealth Management Americas Products and Trading team in Compliance. They are responsible for advising on several products, including taxable and municipal securities, equities, options, futures and structured products. The role will be located in Weehawken and New York City.
Duties Include:
Draft and update policies and procedures for the municipal underwriting business relating to topics such as the municipal advisor rules, due diligence requirements, RFPs, and supervision
Create training for newly hired municipal bankers, underwriters and traders
Provide advice to the municipal bankers and underwriters on topics such as the municipal advisor rules, due diligence requirements, RFPs, and supervision
Educate the firm on regulatory developments and rules relating to municipal securities
Review current business practices against regulatory and firm requirements to ensure that discrepancies are proactively identified and addressed
Job Requirements
At least a Bachelor’s degree
At least 10 years of experience with municipal finance
Experience drafting policies and procedures with municipal underwriting – at least 5 years
Legal or compliance experience with the municipal underwriting business
Enjoys working closely with the business
Knows how to maintain independence and objectivity
Excellent knowledge of Word and Excel
JD a plus
Series 7, 63/66, 53 a plus
Able to draft policies and procedures regarding municipal underwriting
Capable of completing tasks with very tight deadlines
Highly organized
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.