Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Compliance and Supervision Junior Officer

Finalis · USA | Remote

Finalis is building the largest investment banking platform in the world. 

🚀 What does Finalis do?

Finalis is the leading platform enabling the securities brokerage landscape to operate legally and compliantly. The firm delivers a white-labeled regulatory affiliation and compliance back-office solution that supports a wide range of private market dealmaking including M&A, capital raising, private placements, direct participation programs, fintech marketplaces, and alternative investment sponsors.

Finalis provides additional leverage to securities brokers with the Finalis Platform, which delivers a hassle-free deal management solution and a Marketplace that connects brokers with one another to gain insights and explore collaborations.

Launched in 2020 and growing rapidly, the SF- and NYC-based firm is on a mission to power dealmakers by building the world’s largest dealmaking platform.

Join us in disrupting the securities industry, for good.

🌍 How does Finalis work?

  • We are a fully-remote company with Finalists distributed between the time zones of Eastern Standard Time and Eastern European Time .

  • If you’re located outside this time zone range, depending on the needs of your team, you may be requested to be available during specific hours.

  • Although we don’t have an official physical place to work, we promote gathering with your team or other colleagues whenever possible.

🤝 What about your team?

The Junior Compliance Officer will support the development, enhancement, and implementation of policies and procedures across the organization. This role is designed for a detail-oriented professional who is eager to build expertise in regulatory compliance while contributing meaningfully to operational excellence.

The position will focus on translating regulatory requirements and business strategy into structured policies that not only mitigate risk, but also support customer experience, profitability, and scalability. The Junior Compliance Officer will play a key role in maintaining alignment between regulatory obligations, internal documentation, product functionality, and operational workflows.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development & Governance

  • Support the drafting, review, and maintenance of internal compliance policies.

  • Conduct regulatory research to ensure policies reflect current FINRA and SEC requirements and that policies reference applicable securities (FINRA, SEC, etc.) rules, regulatory notices and acts.

  • Assist in designing policies that balance risk management with operational efficiency and customer experience.

  • Contribute to a comprehensive policy framework that supports sustainable growth and scalability.

  • Maintain version control and documentation standards for all policy materials.

  • Procedure & SOP Alignment

  • Translate approved policies into actionable procedures and operational guidelines.

  • Support the creation and ongoing updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Ensure internal documentation, including WSPs and knowledge base materials, remains consistent and up to date.

  • Identify gaps or inconsistencies between policies and operational practices and recommend corrective updates.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Liaise with Product, Operations, Delivery, and other internal teams to ensure policies are operationally feasible and effectively implemented.

  • Partner with Product teams to ensure system functionality aligns with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

  • Support internal stakeholders by providing guidance on policy interpretation and procedural application.

  • Assist in preparing materials and documentation needed for internal reviews or regulatory examinations.

  • Generally support the senior leaders within the Compliance in the daily administration of the firm’s Compliance Program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in compliance, risk, regulatory research, or a related function (broker-dealer experience preferred but not required).

  • Strong research and analytical skills.

  • Understanding of financial services regulatory environments (FINRA/SEC knowledge is a plus).

  • Familiarity with compliance documentation such as WSPs and SOPs is preferred.

Professional Profile

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

  • Strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting structured documentation.

  • Able to synthesize regulatory guidance into clear, practical language.

  • Collaborative and comfortable working cross-functionally.

  • Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a structured and disciplined manner.

  • Proficient in Google Workspace and documentation management tools.

• Available to work during Pacific Time Zone business hours (GMT -7).

🌟 What do we offer?

  • 100% Remote work (Work from wherever you want!)

  • Competitive USD salary

  • High-Speed Internet expenses allowance

  • Generous Paid time-off (Vacation Time!)

  • Additional 17 Flex Days (to use in national holidays or personal matters)

  • People Team Partner (to target your roadblocks and customize an action plan for your career path)

  • Buddy Program

  • Virtual After-Office Activities

  • Diverse Culture & Inclusive environment

🌈 Why work with Finalis?

We are a fast-paced startup which will enable you to develop skills quickly and work in an entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business. As we have Finalists from different countries and cultures, we encourage our team members to develop their soft skills, boosting their ability to adapt themselves to different backgrounds.

Finalis’ values:

  • Deliver with Integrity

  • Dream Boldly

  • Empower through Leadership

  • Value Learning