Compliance Specialist
Sheree Johnson
Objective
A quality-driven Compliance Specialist experienced and dependable professional with extensive knowledge of administration and compliance regulations. Familiar with tracking, documentation, and reporting requirements, possessing leadership skills with the ability to work independently or with a team. Capable of managing multiple projects with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Assesses work and procedures and recommends adjustments while maintaining compliance. Skilled in managing customer relationships, from compliance audits to compliance recommendations.
Experience
August 2018 - Current
Sr. Registration Specialist Edward Jones Investments
Promoted to Sr. Registration Specialist to arrange and process licenses and registrations for branches, financial advisors, and home office associates. Completing required filings with the SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory authorities. Aligning industry rules and regulations with state-specific requirements and policies. Collaboration across departments to reduce the risk of non-compliance.
Salesforce Objective SME/Superuser, successful implementation to department
2020-Present: Hosting breakout sessions at department objective meetings
Department pass rate 90%-95% -individual pass rate 93%. Salesforce satisfaction rate 93.5%
July 2017 – August 2018
Verification Specialist Edward Jones Investments
Hired to strengthen the core efforts in the Verifications department. Completion of 100+ client verification letters daily. Document changes to Client accounts. Take clients' phone calls. Recruited to train contingent associates on the operations of the department. Effective oversight of the verification letters completed by peers.
Department metrics: processing error percentage rate maximum 3% - individual average 0%-1% error rate
Supported the CA Letter Objective. The objective was to streamline steps taken to update a verification letter and to improve the client’s experience.
Education
June 1997
Hazelwood West High School
Skills
Federal and State Regulations
Investigation Skills
Document Review
Policy and Data Analysis
Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Business Development
Poised Under Pressure
Technical Skills
FINRA API
Webcrd
SalesForce
APEX
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Applications
Peoplesoft
Contact
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 728 - 5102 -LinkedIn: Sheree Johnson