Account Maintenance - IBroker Specialist

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Introducing Broker (iBroker) Master Account Specialists are responsible for the processing and onboarding of Introducing Broker clients. This role requires a strong knowledge of company KYC requirements, a strong business acumen, and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with large, Sales Representatives/institutional clients. iBroker specialists act as the first line of defense towards external risk for the company.

• →Review and assess application documents provided by clients for KYC sufficiency
• →Collect documentation for compilation of the FINRA packet submission and review for accuracy
• →Assess a client’s application in a holistic manner to identify potential risk factors, including preliminary Google and negative news searches
• →Proactively work with members of the New Accounts, Compliance, Sales or other departments to streamline the application process and minimize onboarding time
• →Identify areas for improvement in current onboarding processes and proactively propose solutions
• →Guide the application through the approval process which includes Compliance, CAC, Legal and FINRA
• →Liaise between FINRA and IB on applying iBroker accounts to satisfy any questions that are raised during FINRA’s review of the applicant
• →Monitor the NA iBroker inbox and act when required
• →Submitting applicant packets into the FINRA gateway and cross-referencing the FINRA filing ID while clearing the FINRA task in CAST
• →Maintaining open and closed account movement in the FINRA gateway
• →Monitoring Queues 22, 295, 11
• →Collect weekly progress reports from other iBroker teams and compile into one report for senior management
• →Cross reference multiple databases ensuring that regulatory aspects of AML and KYC are completed prior account opening, if an EDD review is not triggered

• 1-3 years experience
• Bachelor Degree in finance, accounting, or economics
• Understanding of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC principles
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
• ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications a plus
• Knowledge/Experience in Capital Markets, AML, KYC or Compliance
• Knowledge/Understanding of end-to-end KYC process is a plus

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.