Compliance Associate

About Alinea Alinea is on a mission to empower the next generation to pursue their life's biggest dreams by democratizing financial intelligence. What started as a class project is now an investing platform with over 3 million downloads. Company: Alinea Invest Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer Employment Type: Full-time We're growing quickly, and the way we communicate with our users is a critical part of that growth. We're looking for a Compliance Associate to help ensure our marketing, social content, creator partnerships, and customer communications are clear, accurate, and compliant - without slowing down the teams building them. About The Role As Alinea's Compliance Associate, you'll sit at the intersection of compliance, marketing, growth, and product . You'll be responsible for the day-to-day compliance review of Alinea's marketing and communications across channels - from TikToks and Instagram posts to influencer campaigns, emails, push notifications, landing pages, and in-app experiences. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their compliance career who wants to learn quickly and take meaningful ownership. You'll work closely with our Chief Compliance Officer and partner directly with Alinea's Growth, Marketing, Product, and Design teams. The right person doesn't just identify compliance issues. You'll help teams understand the rules, find practical solutions, and build systems that allow Alinea to move quickly while communicating responsibly with millions of users. What You’ll Do Marketing & Advertising Review Review marketing materials for compliance with applicable SEC and FINRA advertising and communications requirements Review social media content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, and other emerging channels Review emails, push notifications, landing pages, referral campaigns, app store content, and in-app messaging Review disclosures, performance claims, investment-related statements, and other financial communications for accuracy and appropriate presentation Help ensure communications are fair, balanced, and not misleading Identify higher-risk or novel issues and elevate them to the Chief Compliance Officer Support compliance review of Alinea's creator and influencer partnerships Maintain documentation and records associated with creator campaigns Partner with the Growth team to create practical guidelines that creators can understand and follow Build Scalable Compliance Processes Manage the day-to-day marketing compliance review queue and help teams get timely answers Maintain organized records of reviewed and approved marketing materials Develop checklists, templates, disclosures, and internal guidance for recurring campaigns Help identify recurring compliance issues and turn them into clear rules or reusable processes Track approvals, revisions, and supporting documentation Support testing and monitoring of marketing compliance controls Help improve compliance workflows and tooling as Alinea scales Partner With Growth & Product Work directly with Marketing, Growth, Product, and Design teams on new campaigns and user experiences Join projects early so compliance considerations are incorporated before launch rather than added at the end Review onboarding flows, educational content, promotions, and other customer-facing experiences Help teams distinguish between financial education, marketing, and regulated investment advice Develop a strong understanding of Alinea's products so you can provide practical, context-aware guidance Broader Compliance Support Assist the Chief Compliance Officer with periodic compliance testing, monitoring, and documentation Support regulatory examinations and information requests when needed Help maintain policies and procedures related to advertising and communications Assist with compliance training for Marketing, Growth, and other teams Take on additional compliance projects as the company and regulatory program evolve What We’re Looking For Must-haves 1–3 years of experience in compliance, legal, risk, or a related function within financial services Familiarity with financial services advertising, marketing, or communications compliance Strong attention to detail and an ability to spot potentially misleading or unsupported claims Excellent written communication skills Strong judgment and willingness to ask questions when something doesn't look right Ability to manage a high volume of reviews while staying organized and responsive Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly Collaborative mindset — you want to help teams find a compliant path forward, not simply tell them "no" Genuine interest in investing, fintech, consumer financial products, or financial regulation Nice-to-haves Experience at an SEC-registered investment adviser, broker‑dealer, robo‑advisor, fintech, or other consumer financial services company Expert with the SEC Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1) Experience reviewing social media, influencer, testimonial, or endorsement content Experience reviewing investment performance or other financial claims Familiarity with digital investment advice or robo‑advisory products Experience using marketing compliance or approval workflow tools FINRA licenses or compliance certifications are a plus, but not required What Success Looks Like Within your first few months, you'll become a trusted day-to-day partner to our Growth and Marketing teams and develop a strong understanding of Alinea's products, voice, and regulatory obligations. Over time, you'll take increasing ownership of the marketing compliance review process - helping us move from reviewing every piece of content from scratch toward scalable guidelines, templates, and systems that allow teams to operate confidently and independently. You’ll know you're succeeding when the business can move faster because compliance is involved. Why Alinea Work at the intersection of fintech, investing, social media, and consumer technology Get meaningful responsibility early in your career and learn directly from senior compliance leadership Partner closely with Marketing, Growth, Product, and Design rather than operating in a silo Help build a compliance function and its processes from the ground up Comprehensive benefits package 401(k) retirement savings program Meaningful equity A product and mission focused on making investing more accessible to the next generation Alinea is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr