Sr. Manager, Marketing Compliance

About Betterment

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).

About the role

You are eager to join a dynamic team to help manage the compliance function at one of the most innovative registered investment advisers and broker-dealers. You’re thorough, always ask questions, and are detail oriented. You thrive in a fast paced environment, are able to prioritize, and have an eye towards continuous improvement. You have significant experience with SEC and FINRA marketing rules and have expertise in marketing review. You have strong management skills and are ready to manage a team of two. You think outside the box and find working across the business to find solutions fun! You are ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work in an exciting work environment!

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range 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. 

• New York City: $160,000 - $180,000

This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. 

A day in the life

• Manage and develop two (2) direct reports, conducting daily marketing review and other program tasks
• Manage and oversee the daily review of marketing materials and social media related to investment advisory and broker-dealer products to ensure adherence to SEC Rule 206(4)-1, FINRA 2210, Reg DD and other applicable regulations
• Partner and collaborate with the marketing team,  including advising on initiatives to help achieve business goals
• Manage our marketing review tool, including the tools use of artificial intelligence
• Identify and implement marketing program enhancements
• Review marketing-related vendors including promoters and influencers as part of our third party risk management program
• Execute the Compliance program for his or her area of responsibility, including promulgating policies and procedures, conducting monitoring, testing, and assessments, and providing training
• And, so much more!

What we’re looking for

• Expertise in SEC Rule 206(4)-1 and and FINRA Rule 2210, including rules related to testimonials/endorsements and performance marketing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and assignments in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines
• Management experience 
• A meticulous attention to detail
• Desire to work in a fast paced and changing environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well across various business units
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Series 24 required (or must obtain)

What being at Betterment means for you

We change lives

Join a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission: making people's lives better.

We set audacious goals

We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves—and we won’t stop until we reach them. We don’t just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins.

We value all perspectives

When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community.

 We invest in you with:

• A competitive suite of benefits, including: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; STD and LTD benefits, including infertility support and World Professional Association for Transgender Health approved benefits; and generous parental leave. 
• Flexible paid time off (and encouragement to use it!)
• Meaningful opportunity for community building through our 7 Employee Resource Groups
• Empowerment to own and lead change and affect the business
• Dedicated professional development opportunities
• Lunch from our in-house chef at our NYC headquarters
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