Above Lending

Director of Regulatory Compliance

Above Lending

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee and execute critical aspects of the company's compliance management system
  • Implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls across business lines
  • Directly perform compliance testing and monitoring activities
  • Manage and participate in the compliance risk assessment process
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments across business lines
  • Develop and execute test plans to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Personally monitor compliance controls and key risk indicators
  • Identify compliance gaps and lead remediation efforts
  • Develop and track key risk indicators and performance metrics
  • Prepare and present compliance reports for senior management
  • Analyze compliance data to identify trends and emerging risks
  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business
  • Update policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes
  • Collaborate with legal and business teams to implement compliance changes
  • Manage and execute day-to-day operations of the BSA/AML compliance program
  • Conduct BSA/AML risk assessments and enhance the program as needed
  • Ensure consumer protection practices are embedded in daily operations
  • Review consumer complaints analysis and implement corrective actions as necessary
  • Manage the compliance issues tracking and resolution process
  • Investigate and document compliance issues or violations
  • Develop and implement corrective action plans

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in compliance, with a mix of strategic and hands-on operational roles
  • Strong knowledge of financial services regulations, particularly in fintech and consumer lending
  • Proven ability to both lead projects and perform detailed individual work
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency with compliance management systems and databases
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs
  • Comfortable in a lean team environment where flexibility and direct execution are essential
Benefits
  • This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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