Want to get hired at Acorns?

Compliance Associate

Acorns

HybridHybrid

Original Job Summary

About Compliance Associate at Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Compliance Associate to support and enhance our compliance programs. This role carries out Acorns’ culture of compliance by maintaining policies, analyzing regulatory changes, and building strong relationships with business partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accuracy of supervisory documents such as WSPs and SOPs.
  • Review regulatory disqualifying events and ensure SEC, FINRA, and banking standards.
  • Conduct quality social media reviews for compliance and brand integrity.
  • Support testing, monitoring, and documentation organization with senior staff.
  • Manage compliance systems including disclosures and reporting for financial activities.
  • Assist with regulatory exams, audits, and recordkeeping activities.
  • Streamline and automate compliance processes to drive improvements.
  • Collaborate with the Compliance and Legal teams on special projects.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of financial services experience, FINRA SIE preferred.
  • Associate’s degree required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Solution-focused, risk-based analytical approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and stock options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, flexible work hours, and PTO.
  • 401k match, wellness resources, and career development programs.
  • Opportunities for leadership and community engagement.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Compliance
  • Regulatory
  • Risk
  • Monitoring
  • Audit
  • Documentation
  • Communication
  • Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Acorns

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to compliance requirements.
  • Highlight regulatory expertise: Emphasize familiarity with SEC and FINRA guidelines.
  • Research Acorns: Understand their mission, values, and financial innovation.
  • Prepare examples: Share how you improved compliance processes in previous roles.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review regulatory guidelines and compliance frameworks.
Familiarize with WSP and SOP document structures.
Study SEC, FINRA, and banking regulations.
Practice analyzing risk in documentation.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling compliance challenges under pressure.
Explain a time you improved internal processes.
Share how you ensure accuracy in documentation.
Discuss teamwork in regulatory review tasks.