Sr. Compliance Officer

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility

Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future

Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team

Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress

Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen

Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.

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Sr. Compliance Officer | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead the charge in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the fintech world. In this role, you will ensure our activities align perfectly with internal standards and external regulations, protecting our mission and our customers. We are looking for a principled, detail-oriented expert who can evaluate risk, make decisive recommendations, and collaborate across all levels of the organization to foster a culture of integrity.

Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

What you will do at Acorns:

• Design & Implement: Create robust broker-dealer and investment advisory written procedures and SOPs that align with evolving regulatory requirements.

• Review & Refine: Audit public communications and marketing materials to ensure they are consistent with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.

• Voice of the Customer: Review customer communications to detect, identify, and document customer complaints, ensuring every concern is addressed with integrity.

• Educate: Lead regulatory compliance training for registered associates to promote awareness and adherence to best practices.

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a subject matter expert for management and key stakeholders on all compliance-related matters.

• Regulatory Liaison: Coordinate and assist with regulatory inquiries and examinations from governing bodies.

• Risk Mitigation: Lead comprehensive risk assessments to investigate, identify, and address potential compliance issues, recommending actionable solutions.

• Collaborate: Partner with other compliance officers on various team projects and strategic initiatives.

• Stay Ahead: Maintain current, expert-level knowledge of regulatory changes to keep Acorns ahead of the curve.

What you will bring to Acorns:

• 7+ years experience with a Financial Services organization

• FINRA SIE,Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 (or 66) licenses required

• Proven experience in financial compliance, specifically with broker-dealer and investment advisory regulations.

• Exceptional ability to evaluate risk and make sound decisions as an individual contributor or part of a fast-paced team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business plans.

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