Senior Analyst, Compliance Services & Regulatory Reporting at T. Rowe Price in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Description:

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. ​ We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

Role Summary

Investment Compliance is a global team responsible for ensuring compliance with a diverse set of requirements, including regulatory, prospectus, client-directed, internal investment, and operational restrictions (“Compliance Restrictions”) for portfolios managed by T. Rowe Price. 

This position sits within the Monitoring team which plays a crucial role in reviewing investment activities as it relates to Compliance Restrictions coded into the firm’s investment compliance monitoring system, Charles River (CRD), and supports client reporting on these restrictions.

The Investment Compliance Senior Analyst collaborates with, and provides information to a diverse range of stakeholders, including investment personnel, legal counsel, client operations managers, and other internal and external partners.  The analyst also participates in and manages projects assigned by the Investment Compliance leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively through direct interaction with Trading, Investment, Client and Legal associates, demonstrating a strong understanding of global compliance requirements, investment strategies and derivative usage


• Analyze pre-trade, post-trade and batch compliance alerts in CRD to assess permissibility.  When necessary, liaises with trading, legal, client operations and/or investment personnel by assisting with interpretation of guidelines and communications to clients


• Conduct test trades for deals, corporate actions and in-kind transitions and reviews results to ensure compliance with all account restrictions


• Oversee and manage manual processes items not coded into CRD


• Proactively identifies and escalates potential compliance violations to management and if necessary, participates in the violation resolution process


• Actively participates in the Global Client Investment Reporting (GCIR) process

Process Improvement

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  Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance efficiency: Actively identifies process improvement opportunities.


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  Champions risk reduction: Works to reduce risk by looking for opportunities to make the compliance monitoring process more accurate, concise, and efficient


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  Drives automation and innovation: Recommends and implements solutions to automate manual rules, integrate new compliance functionality and leverage data as a result of system upgrades


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  Fosters knowledge sharing and collaboration: Develops deep expertise in the Charles River system, or other investment compliance monitoring system(s), and proactively shares knowledge to significantly increase depth of knowledge within the Monitoring team


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  Challenges the status quo: Critically evaluates existing policies and procedures, and practices and proposes innovative solutions to enhance effectiveness and address emerging challenges


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  Contributes to rule optimization: Actively monitors compliance alerts to identify trends and areas for improvement in the rule library ensuring it remains relevant and effective

Projects

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  Leads and collaborates on projects: Takes ownership of medium-sized projects of moderate complexity to achieve project goals and deliver impactful outcomes


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  Assesses the impact of change:  Evaluates the implications of regulatory changes, new investment strategies, products and derivative instruments on compliance processes and contributes to the development of impactful solutions


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  Develops clear and comprehensive documentation: Develops user-friendly documentation, procedures and process controls to ensure clarity, consistency and transparency  

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND


• 5+ years of total relevant work experience


• Experience with Trading/IBOR/OMS systems, specifically with knowledge of Charles River Compliance System (CRD) or comparable compliance platform


• Practical understanding of investment security types (e.g. stocks, bonds, derivatives)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven analytical skills within the area of investment compliance or a related field


• Strong customer service orientation


• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.


• Ability to thrive in a trading related atmosphere


• Strong research, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously


• Strong organizational skills; proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously


• Strong research and problem-solving skills

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.

Base salary ranges:

$103,500.00 - $177,000.00 for the location of: California, New York
$91,000.00 - $155,500.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C
$83,000.00 - $141,000.00 for the location of: Colorado, Maryland, Washington and all other US locations

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. 

This job posting is expected to be available until:

12/31/2024

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.   

  

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:   

• Competitive compensation  

• Annual bonus eligibility  

• A generous retirement plan  

• Hybrid work schedule  

• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days  

• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits  

  

Learn more about our benefits.  

 

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.

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