Enhanced Due Diligence Compliance Analyst

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Compliance Analyst in our office in Chicago, IL. This is an entry-level position with excellent growth potential for highly motivated and exceptional performers. Analysts will report to a Compliance Manager  in our Chicago office and will assist with ensuring the firm complies with Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, industry AML, and securities laws and regulations.

• Conducting ongoing review analysis of clients’ KYC profile and transactions in accordance with established procedures in line with IBKR policy
• Advising management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. 
• Maintain accurate tracking of assignments and request for documentation to ensure appropriate deadlines are met
• Contribute to streamlining current processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Perform negative news and public domain searches on high risk clients and related parties in different categories of EDD

The ideal candidate will have some regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or similar organization. Alternatively, experience in internal audit, legal, accounting or other control function of a financial services firm or regulator would be beneficial. In the absence of direct industry experience, we will also consider applicants with excellent Bachelor’s-level educational credentials who have some background in law, accounting, data analytics or similar areas with strong analytical and quantitative skills. In order to thrive and succeed in a work environment candidates must be focused, adaptable, collaborative and have strong time management skills.

• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a small-team environment, and to multi-task with minimal supervision
• ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications a plus
• Capital Markets