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Job Title - Department Trade Review Officer-Brokerage - Securities Administration Location This position is Hybrid - employee is split between remote and office work on a formalized schedule where in office and remote days are the same days each week and / or month, and there are multiple in office days during a month. Market North Central WV/Parkersburg Work Hours per Week 37.5 Requirements Associates Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related degree preferred. Minimum of three years of experience in the securities industry. Experience and knowledge in Trade Review or Compliance preferred. Knowledge of a broad range of securities and insurance products, FINRA rules, regulations, Securities and Risk Management principles, current economic and market conditions, legislation required. Knowledge of criteria for determining best interest and suitability of proposed purchase of securities/insurance products for each individual client's needs and legal principles of client's capacity/authority to transact business, and the authority of agents, attorneys in fact, executors, administrators and others to transact business on client's behalf required Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for conducting trade review while adhering to regulatory and firm's policies and procedures. Responsible for working independently with minimal supervision. Completes all assigned compliance training timely and maintains professional licenses as required. CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS: Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude. Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to bank employees and bank customers. Ability to analyze, comprehend and act in accordance with various regulatory entities. Ability to interact professionally with Bank business partners and customers. Must possess strong organizational and planning skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be self-motivated. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include Principal Review and approval of transactions while adhering to the firm's established policies and procedures. Provides Principal Review and approval on variety of business types: equities, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, advisory, etc. Maintains product knowledge and assists with the creation of practices and programs as needed. Communicates with registered representatives for any issues regarding transactions. Communicates with Compliance on regulatory best interest or suitability concerns. Provides guidance to registered representatives to resolve escalated issues surrounding trade review. Reviews daily trade blotter for day-to-day broker activity. Reviews outside brokerage accounts. Reviews electronic communications as needed. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner. Ability to exercise independent sound, judgment and discretion and understand when assistance is needed. Must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of departments, managers, staff, clients and auditors. Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze products and services, and vendors. Represents the C