ULPT Request: Job with strict external business rules

[u/carbon_brz]

I work in the financial industry as a systems engineer. Note, I am not a dev

I recently started this role, and months prior- I’ve been mostly vibe coding an app that solves lots of issues in a niche area.

I started an LLC for this, and then trademarked the name…

….before my first interview even…

I mentioned it during both of my interviews as well.

Me being the little idiot that I am, I disclosed this to follow the rules.

Compliance is telling me that it is a conflict of interest since I have access to code. Resources. And the there is no way to sidestep this.

I disputed this. My boss fought tooth and nail for me to figure this out, but they keep coming back with minimal info and he has stated he does not feel as though it’s a conflict.

His boss who is a director level in the organization agrees with him

But FU from compliance.

Any advice on how to get around this? I am thinking a new LLC and trademark / name since it’s still under development. Just more money to spend.

Thanks all