Compliance Specialist

Overview

This opening is offered through a partner organization seeking a Compliance Specialist based in the United States. The role focuses on supporting a growing compliance team within an innovative financial technology company aimed at broadening access to modern banking solutions.

The position involves enhancing risk management practices by blending regulatory expertise with data analysis and operational know-how. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and external partners to develop compliance programs, reporting mechanisms, conduct investigations, and evaluate risks.

Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and the skill to translate complex regulatory mandates into practical, business-friendly strategies are vital. You will contribute significantly to responsible business expansion while supporting products that empower small enterprises and entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor compliance processes including workflows, approvals, queries, and improvements, suggesting process enhancements where necessary.
• Participate in designing and executing compliance initiatives, comprehensive enterprise-wide programs, and risk management frameworks.
• Research evolving regulatory landscapes to aid in risk evaluations, compliance audits, and documentation development.
• Perform compliance assessments, control tests, investigations, and related documentation, ensuring tasks are accurate and completed on schedule.
• Develop and refine reporting systems, management performance reports, compliance resources, and documentation archives.
• Analyze relevant data to detect patterns, provide insights supporting audits, internal reviews, risk assessments, and promote business process enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to address compliance inquiries, regulatory questions, and complaint handling.
• Effectively communicate complex regulatory issues and results to both technical and general audiences.
• Support adoption and optimization of new technologies, reporting tools, and analytical techniques to enhance compliance functions.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of five years' experience in compliance, auditing, risk management, or a related discipline.
• At least three years collaborating with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Solid grasp of compliance and risk management principles with capacity to broaden expertise across various domains.
• Proficiency in interpreting regulations and translating them into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong analytical capabilities to investigate compliance issues, uncover trends, and aid data-informed decision making.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills ensuring timely completion of multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently amid dynamic environments, showing initiative and accountability.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex concepts clearly.
• Experience with data systems, reporting software, or analytical platforms preferred.
• Background in fintech, banking, sponsor banks, or regulated industries is advantageous.
• Skills in SQL or scripting languages considered a plus.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CRCM or similar are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from 110000 to 130000 USD.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible scheduling options.
• Chance to contribute to innovative financial solutions aimed at supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Work within a collaborative culture engaging multiple cross-functional teams and strategic compliance projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth in compliance, risk management, fintech, and data analytics operations.
• Access to learning resources and development programs.

Additional Information

This recruitment process involves artificial intelligence tools to assist in evaluating applications objectively and efficiently. Final hiring decisions remain with the employing company. Your personal information will be processed in compliance with relevant data protection regulations.