IRA Account Specialist, Team Lead (FINRA Series 24 required) at Crypto.com

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IRA Management, Client Service, Compliance, Leadership, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Knowledge, Content Strategy, Communication, Problem Solving, Detail Orientation, Team Development, Financial Planning, Customer Support, Crypto Knowledge

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Foris Capital US LLC, a Crypto.com company, is seeking an experienced FINRA Series 7 Registered Representative with a focus on IRAs and retirement accounts to join our broker/dealer team. This position is responsible for handling all IRA-related inquiries and transactions, supporting clients with every aspect of their retirement accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. As a key member of our client service team, you will be the front line of the firm’s interaction with customers, assisting them with IRA rollovers, transfers, contributions, distributions, required minimum distributions (RMDs), beneficiary updates, and complex issues such as return of excess contributions and recharacterizations. You’ll also contribute to improving processes and delivering an exceptional client experience across phone, email, and chat channels. This position is based out of Chicago, Illinois. \n Responsibilities Supervisory Oversight: Act as the primary supervisor for IRA-related communications and transactions; utilize your Series 24 to review and approve departmental workflows and ensure all client interactions meet FINRA/SEC standards. Escalation Leadership: Serve as the final point of contact for complex IRA issues, including intricate Inherited IRA cases, IRS reporting corrections, and high-value transfers. Team Mentorship: Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialists. Conduct regular training sessions on evolving retirement account rules, RMD requirements, and tax implications. Operational Excellence: Identify bottlenecks in the IRA lifecycle (contributions, distributions, recharacterizations) and drive the implementation of automated or streamlined processes. Quality Assurance: Monitor phone, email, and chat interactions to maintain "white-glove" standards and regulatory accuracy across the team. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to launch new retirement features and ensure educational content is both impactful and compliant. Regulatory Watchdog: Maintain an expert-level pulse on IRS and FINRA changes, pivoting team strategy quickly to adapt to new legislation (e.g., SECURE Act updates). Content Strategy: Oversee the development of client-facing tools and educational resources, ensuring they empower clients to make informed financial decisions. Requirements & Skills Licenses: Active FINRA Series 7, 63 (or 66), and 24 required. Experience: Minimum 4+ years in the retirement or brokerage industry, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or senior-level capacity. Deep Subject Matter Expertise: Master-level knowledge of Traditional, Roth, and Inherited IRAs, including complex rollover and distribution strategies.. Leadership Presence: Proven ability to build rapport with both high-net-worth clients and internal team members. You should be as comfortable coaching a peer as you are resolving a client dispute. Operational Grit: Highly organized and detail-oriented; capable of managing team performance metrics in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Crypto Enthusiast: A genuine interest in the digital asset space and how crypto integrates with long-term retirement planning. \n $80,000 - $110,000 a year \n Life @ Crypto.com Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team. Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions. Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth. Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another. One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope. Are you ready to kickstart your future with us? Benefits Competitive salary Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary 401(k) plan with employer match Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope. Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team. About Crypto.com: Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Learn more at https://crypto.com. Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The IRA Account Specialist, Team Lead will supervise IRA-related communications and transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring a team of specialists. They will also handle complex IRA issues and collaborate with various teams to improve processes and client experience.