Compliance Analyst

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.•Lake Forest, CA

6d•$35 - $37

About The Position

Kawasaki Motors Retail Finance (KMRF) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support regulatory compliance, state licensing, compliance monitoring and testing, and vendor management activities at its fast-growing captive finance company. The role is suited to someone with experience in finance, automotive, or powersports compliance, particularly in state licensing reporting and renewals, policy development, compliance testing, and risk assessment. The Compliance Analyst reports to the State Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Manager. The position also supports complaint management, policy and training documentation, regulatory monitoring, and vendor onboarding and due diligence.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
At least 3 years of experience in consumer finance compliance, preferably in retail installment lending, auto finance, or powersports industries.
Hands-on experience supporting compliance programs in multi-state lending environments, with exposure to operational compliance across marketing, originations, servicing, collections, and payment processing.
Familiarity with state licensing systems such as NMLS and SES.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (including pivot tables and data validation), Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis, document findings, and develop actionable recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting reports, summaries, policies, and audit responses.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to testing and documentation.
Collaborative team player able to work effectively across compliance, legal, risk, and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Experience in the powersports indirect finance industry.
Experience supporting a Compliance department in a captive financial institution.
Knowledge of consumer regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with filing and tracking annual state license reports.
Support filing and tracking annual state license renewals.
Partner with the Compliance Manager to perform compliance testing across operational areas.
Track and document regulated complaints, monitor resolution timelines, and validate that responses are timely, accurate, and compliant.
Maintain a centralized document library of business-unit policies, procedures, and training materials, ensuring updates are reviewed, approved, and archived annually.
Monitor regulatory updates at state and federal levels and assess their operational impact with compliance leadership.
Assist with onboarding new vendors.
Conduct vendor management due diligence reviews.