Associate General Counsel - Regulatory & Product

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Interactive Brokers is looking for a motivated and talented regulatory attorney with experience in commodities issues in the futures commission merchant space, who is interested in joining the firm’s General Counsel office either in Greenwich, CT, New York City, or Washington, DC.  Knowledge and experience regarding the U.S. federal securities laws is a substantial plus factor, as is strong knowledge of electronic trading systems and/or computer systems.

• →Assisting the firm’s Chief Regulatory & Product Counsel in handling various regulatory matters, including:
• →Evaluating the legal and regulatory impact of new proposed business lines or offerings.
• →Advising the firm’s Compliance Department and various business lines on federal commodities and securities law, including federal statutes, SEC and CFTC rules, and SRO rules (e.g., FINRA, NFA, CME, etc.)
• →Identifying necessary changes to the firm’s systems and procedures to meet new rules/regulations.
• →Crafting written specifications or instructions for programmers and technology staff to respond to new regulations or to launch new business lines. 
• →Drafting agreements, disclosures, account documentation and website materials.
• →Handling regulatory inquiries from the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA and other regulatory authorities.

• At least 5 years of post-J.D. experience at a law firm (with broker-dealer or FCM advisory experience), financial services regulatory agency, exchange, broker-dealer or FCM.  
• Experience in handling regulatory and enforcement matters.
• Member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Solid academic background.
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a small-team environment and to work independently and to multi-task with minimal supervision.

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.