Talener
Hybrid, Washington, D.C. (three days in office, two days remote)
Our client is an established financial technology company operating regulated securities markets and trading platforms used by leading broker-dealers. Its marketplaces serve companies ranging from early-stage startups to large global enterprises.
This is an entry-level position on the issuer services team, well suited to a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants hands-on experience in securities regulation and corporate disclosure. No prior securities experience is required. Full training is provided in marketplace rules, issuer due diligence, and disclosure requirements.
- Support the review and processing of issuer applications across the company's tiered markets, ensuring alignment with marketplace rules and standards
- Conduct background research on the officers, directors, and control persons of applicant companies
- Review financial reports, press releases, and corporate actions to confirm ongoing compliance
- Identify compliance gaps, communicate them to issuers, and track each one through to resolution
- Answer routine questions from issuers and service providers about qualification standards, disclosure requirements, and company offerings, escalating complex matters as needed
- Maintain accurate, secure issuer records
- Recommend improvements to internal qualification and compliance procedures
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 0–2 years of experience in compliance, finance, accounting, or a related field
- Ability to research, fact-find, and critically analyze publicly traded companies
- Detail-oriented, with the discipline to follow specific procedural requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse groups and organizational levels
- Comfort providing professional, service-oriented support by phone and email
- Self-motivated, fast learner, able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at once
- Willingness to work in an open office setting
- Familiarity reading company financial reports and statements
- Experience with research tools or public databases, such as SEC EDGAR, news databases, or public records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Interest in capital markets, securities regulation, or corporate disclosure
- Familiarity with FINRA, SEC, or state securities regulations
Level: Entry-level / Associate
Duration: 40 hours a week for 3 months
Start date: ASAP – Ideally October 5th
- No prior securities experience required
- Training provided in marketplace rules, issuer due diligence, and disclosure requirements
- Hybrid schedule: three days in the Washington, D.C. office, two days remote
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