VP, Compliance Training and Development Specialist

Job Description

Compliance Training and Development Specialist Position Overview
A highly regulated broker dealer firm is seeking an experienced Compliance Training and Development Specialist to join our team. This critical role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive compliance training programs to ensure that all employees adhere to the firm's regulatory and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design and update training materials, including presentations, manuals, and online courses, to address regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Conduct engaging and informative training sessions for employees at all levels, ensuring a thorough understanding of compliance obligations.
• Maintain records of training activities, monitor compliance with training requirements, prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies, and implement training improvement plans.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure training content remains relevant and accurate.
• Identify areas of compliance risk and develop targeted training to mitigate potential issues.
• Work closely with stakeholders from other departments, including Legal, Risk Management, and Human Resources, to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance training and build a robust cross-functional training and development program.
• Collaborate with external training providers, industry associations, and professional organizations to offer relevant training opportunities and resources.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements based on feedback and assessments.
• Work with Internal Audit and Regulatory Exam teams on inquiries
• Act as a technical expert/ lead integrating cross-function understanding for training and development related areas
• Use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions
• Work autonomously as the lead and guide others within area of expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Law, or Finance.
• 7 + years of experience in compliance, preferably within a broker dealer or financial services environment.
• 3 + years of experience designing, delivering, and managing training, learning and development programs.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including SEC, FINRA, and other relevant regulations, enterprise governance framework, products and services, policies, standards, systems, reporting and training requirements
• Strong project management abilities, including the capacity to plan, organize, execute, and evaluate multiple training initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and direction of the function
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in developing and using e-learning tools and platforms.
• Proficiency in using computer applications including MS Office
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $130,000 - $170,000

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (''Jefferies,'' ''we,'' ''us'' or ''our'') is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.