Compliance Specialist, Finance & Banking

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Location:

Milwaukee, WI

• Provide analytical support to the compliance program by coordinating data extraction from various databases and systems
• Interpret and analyze data trends, identify root cause(s), and provide information and reporting on the compliance program and emerging risks to senior compliance members
• Review and investigate items of interest within the compliance trade surveillance platform (ACA Compliance Alpha), escalating as necessary
• Ensure timely and accurate data feeds into the trade surveillance platform
• Complete annual compliance testing and on-going surveillances, as assigned
• Prepare periodic reports and metrics regarding testing and surveillance results
• Recommend controls when testing and surveillance results identify exceptions or trends
• Assist with compliance team risk assessments and other compliance projects, as requested
• Assist with associate political contribution requests and approvals
• Assist with associate gifts and business entertainment requests and approvals
• Assist with the firm’s anti-money laundering program
• Assist with service provider oversight for compliance team vendors
• Chaperone and summarize investment personnel’s expert network calls
• Actively participate in various other compliance group projects and initiatives
• Monitor regulatory and industry updates and make recommendations, as appropriate, regarding necessary changes to the compliance program
• Develop working knowledge of various Artisan systems and business operations

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or equivalent financial industry experience
• 2-5 years of broad compliance-related experience, preferably with an investment adviser
• Knowledge of equity and fixed income markets, trading practices and related instruments
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Experience working with Charles River, Bloomberg, Aladdin, and ACA Compliance Alpha a plus, Microsoft Excel and Tableau proficiency is preferred
• Dedication to maintaining accurate desk procedures
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a focus on client service-mindedness
• Ability to make independent judgement and handle confidential information
• Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity and initiative by identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes and implementing as appropriate

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales