CAT / CAIS Reporting Analyst -Remote Flexibility for Qualified Candidates

Please note : This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in regulatory reporting, specifically with CAT and CAIS , to support our compliance operations and ensure accurate trade and account data submissions.

A fully remote option may be considered for candidates with demonstrated expertise in CAT and CAIS reporting. Typically, this position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week averaging 12 days per month in one of the following corporate home office locations : Memphis, TN or Southfield, MI.

The Regulatory Operations Analyst ( CAT / CAIS Reporting Analyst ) plays a key role in supporting the firm's compliance with non-financial regulatory reporting requirements. Leveraging advanced knowledge and experience, this role is responsible for monitoring the possession and control of client assets, preparing and validating regulatory reports, and ensuring adherence to applicable industry rules and firm policies.

This position collaborates closely with management to identify and mitigate financial, reputational, and regulatory risks. The analyst also contributes to the interpretation and implementation of new or evolving regulatory requirements, offering insights and recommending process improvements. Regular interaction with internal stakeholders, including compliance teams and internal auditors, is essential to investigate and resolve observations and ensure the integrity of reporting practices.

Licenses / Certifications :

SIE required (prior to start), provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.

Series 99 required, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA). Persons holding Series 6, 7, 17, 37 or 38 or those who hold principal-level registrations : Series 4, 9 / 10, 14, 16, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 51, and 53 would be qualified to register as an Operations Professional (Series 99) without passing the examination.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for the production, validation and submission of non-financial regulatory reports (e.g., Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Electronic Blue Sheets (EBS), Large Options Position Report (LOPR), etc.)

Collaborates with other business units (Brokerage Operations, Trading, Compliance, IT, and Legal)

Assists and provides input in the interpretation of new / changing securities rules, regulations, policies or laws; updates processes for compliance to rules and regulations as well as departmental procedures

Compiles operational information for internal and external auditors (e.g. FINRA, SEC) with limited oversight

Plans and executes remediation efforts for any identified issues with minimal guidance / support from Supervisor / Manager; assists the Manager or Senior Analyst in formalizing milestones needed in order to implement corrective action plans for any identified issues

Assists Manager or Senior Analyst in the design, planning, and execution of testing strategies; under direct supervision, may lead the testing efforts of other analysts; communicate any issues to management that require immediate attention in a clear and concise manor; draft recommendations to mitigate risk

Participates on projects

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of :

Non-Financial Regulatory reporting requirements

Financial market impacts

Regulatory terminology, concepts, and guidance

Back Office brokerage operations processes and procedures

Trading life cycle (Orders, Executions, Allocations)

FINRA, SEC and Exchange trading rules, regulations and laws

Skill in :

Creating procedures and business process workflow documentation

Evaluating processes / systems and identifying risks and controls;

Recommending appropriate actions / revisions to resolve gaps or mitigate risk

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other software applications

Written and Verbal Communication

Operating standard office equipment

Ability to :

Proactively engage, collaborate and influence business partners in the adoption of identified opportunities to create or enhance a process

Support efforts in the evaluation or implementation of an existing or new process

Interpret financial / brokerage rules, regulations and security laws; ensure all industry rules, regulations, and the practice follows security laws that apply to a process

Manage multiple tasks with potential interruptions and changing priorities

Quickly understands complex subject matters

Demonstrate critical thinking in a constantly changing environment