Account Maintenance - IBroker Specialist

Account Maintenance - IBroker Specialist
Chicago, IL

Company Overview
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.

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

About your Team:

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.

Responsibilities

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

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

Required Skills

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

Success Traits

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.

Company Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary, annual performance‑based bonus and stock grant

Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match

Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.

Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack

Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams

Education reimbursement and learning opportunities

As set forth in Interactive Brokers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Salary range: $70,000 to $90,000 annually based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and more.

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