Sr. Director, Compliance
Position Overview
Job Description
Betterment is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing, savings and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease. We’re headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (four days/ week in-office, with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays).
You are eager to join a dynamic team to help run and enhance the compliance operations and marketing functions at one of the most innovative registered investment advisers and broker-dealers. You’re thorough, organized, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented. You love building things from scratch, developing processes and thrive in a fast paced environment. You’re familiar with the applicable rules and are excited to use those skills to enhance the compliance program. You are ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work in an exciting work environment!
In this role, you will orchestrate our most critical compliance operations. You will ensure that the elements of the compliance program are executed, holding your teammates accountable to execute their compliance routines, and, through critical analysis of potential strengths and weaknesses of the program, recommend enhancements. You ensure the trains are running on time, while figuring out how they can run better and faster.
This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment’s total compensation package for employees.
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New York City: $215,000 - $250,000
We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental and vision benefits, and a 401(k) offering with employer match as well as flexible PTO policy. This job is eligible for variable compensation in the form of a discretionary company incentive bonus.
A day in the life
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Manage and develop a team of six (6) junior and mid-level employees
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Facilitate the operation of our compliance program
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Manage the law, rule, and regulation inventory, compliance policies, the regulatory change process, regulatory exams and audits
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Manage compliance key risk indicators
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Help prepare compliance program-related presentations for various committees
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Manage our monitoring and testing program
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Maintain compliance governance and reporting processes
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Enhance team operations and workflow management, including ensuring team procedures are properly documented and updated
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Manage and oversee the daily review of marketing materials and social media related investment advisory and broker-dealer products to ensure adherence to SEC Rule 206(4)-1, FINRA 2210, Reg DD and other applicable regulations
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Partner and collaborate with the marketing team, including advising on initiatives to help achieve business goals
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Be the Compliance representative in the vendor management and oversight process
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Help formulate and organize team objectives
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Identify ways to improve Compliance team efficiency and organization
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Deep and varied experience in the financial services industry, supporting and overseeing compliance programs
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Experience managing small teams and the ability to influence cross functional teams
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Knowledge of FINRA and SEC rules
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Strong organization and time management skills to ensure deliverables meet the defined timeline and quality
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Meticulous attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills to manage project execution and overall coordination efforts of compliance team
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Series 24 preferred
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Perks & Benefits
About This Role
Betterment is seeking a Sr. Director, Compliance to join their Compliance team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Betterment Hq - New York City, United States.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.
Practice Area
Compliance
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Betterment Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 26, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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