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Regulatory, Product and Marketing Compliance | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Regulatory, Product and Marketing Compliance Officer, who will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and will assist in all aspects of the firm’s compliance program. Our fast-paced Compliance team is looking for an experienced compliance officer with a background in Products, Marketing and Regulatory compliance, who will play a critical role in:

• Advertising and Marketing: review to ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations;

• Product Design: support Product streams on new and existing initiatives, translate requirements into practical and compliant solutions;

• Compliance Program: enhance and maintain Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser policies and procedures;

• Oversight: analyze regulatory changes and activities; and

• Collaboration: ongoing partnership with internal stakeholders across the organization.

This role sits at the critical intersection of compliance and innovation, requiring someone who thrives in collaborative product development environments while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. The ideal candidate will translate compliance requirements into practical technical specifications that product and engineering teams can implement effectively.

This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine or New York offices.

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionately about Acorns' mission, vision and values, please apply.

What you will do at Acorns:

• Regulatory: Assist CCO with examinations, inquiries, and requests from regulators and relevant authorities. Serve as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders. Proactively identify, prioritize, and mitigate regulatory risks.

• Product Design: Support and provide guidance to Product teams, on a full range of issues related to customer-centric product development including compliance of [applicable laws and regulations] [laws and regulations applicable to investment advisors and broker dealers]. Perform pre-launch and ongoing product compliance support and regulatory analysis.

• Marketing: Manage and oversee the day-to-day advertising, marketing, social media and public communications reviews. Partner with the content teams to address customer needs and deliver the appropriate solutions.

• Collaborate regularly with key business partners, including Legal, Marketing, Product, Invest Operations and beyond, to support compliance initiatives.

• Lead a small team of direct reports. Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback, to drive personal growth and ensure the success of the compliance program.

• Plan and execute strategic goals and objectives aligned with the firm’s mission statement.

• Drive key strategic compliance initiatives and support long-term organizational goals.

• Serve as a role model by embodying and promoting the firm's cultural principles.

What you will bring to Acorns:

• FINRA Series 7 and 24 are required. Series 65 or 66 license or willing to obtain it within the first 90 days;

• 7+ years of regulatory compliance experience with a Fintech, SEC Registered Investment Adviser or a Broker Dealer. Strong financial services knowledge, including securities laws, rules and regulations;

• 4+ years of people management experience with excellent leadership skills;

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field;

• Extensive experience working with SEC and FINRA rules, specifically FINRA Rule 2210 and the SEC Marketing Rule;

• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into product and technical specifications;

• Experience in financial services and related products a plus;

• Strong understanding of user experience design principles as they relate to regulatory disclosures and customer interactions;

• Collaborative mindset working with Product Streams to translate regulatory compliance requirements into product development, prioritize them and safeguard accurate implementation;

• Ability to understand complex challenges and convert them into structured solutions, which are actionable for both internal stakeholders and Acorns customers;

• Detail-oriented and able to work on multiple priorities, in a fast-paced environment;

• Thirst for delivering game-changing products, ability to assess issues and proactively determine creative solutions;

• Accomplished communicator, exceptional drive and precision in delivery;

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating, motivating, supporting, and developing team members to meet performance expectations, and building careers;

• Ability to align company vision and organizational goals with team execution;

• Hunger to deliver game-changing products;

• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery;

• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission;

• Optimistic about the potential of societal change.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options

• A comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family

• Flexible paid time off

• Numerous career possibilities that allow you to grow with Acorns

• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.

• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options

• A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family

• Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off

• 401(k) discretionary match

• Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family

• Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth

• Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)

• Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders

• Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events

• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.

• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

About Acorns:

Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 13 million people save & invest over $22 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.

Management Principles:

• Managers are constantly raising the bar

• Managers ensure all team members have a voice and a path

• No surprises - Managers give and receive feedback early and often

• Managers continuously assess performance action on concerns quickly

• Managers foster a resilient, results-oriented mindset

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including leveling, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, equity grants, and discretionary cash bonus awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Work Authorization:

Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visitwww.e-verify.gov