Compliance Analyst

Column

11d • $45 - $55 • Remote

About The Position

Column is a bank and software company that provides technology-forward banking solutions for companies building financial technology. The Compliance team helps ensure the Bank grows safely by supporting compliance testing and assessing whether fintech partners’ programs are compliant, sustainable, and aligned with the Bank’s expectations.

The Compliance Analyst contributes to Column’s Compliance Testing & Monitoring Program by testing Column products and services and partner programs. This cross-functional role works with first- and second-line colleagues and directly with fintech partners, providing exposure to a variety of products, business models, and regulatory questions.

This is a remote, fixed-term contract initially lasting six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in compliance or audit.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience navigating banking regulations and applying rules to the Bank’s products.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage execution across multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a regulated financial institution.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or equivalent certification.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm for regulatory compliance and partner banking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance testing across Column’s products and services and at the Bank’s partners as a contributor to the Compliance Testing & Monitoring Program.
• Clearly document assessment findings and own the drafting and reporting of results from the Compliance Testing Program.
• Identify potential weaknesses, including inadequate or ineffective controls and areas of non-compliance, and work with partners to strengthen the associated control environment.
• Monitor, interpret, and assess potential regulatory changes that may affect the Bank.
• Work with business, risk, and legal partners to ensure new regulatory requirements are understood and processes are in place before their effective dates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options fully covered by Column for the employee.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options for pre-tax medical and dependent care expenses.
• Paid time off, including 15 vacation days and 10 sick days each year.
• Eligibility to participate in Column’s 401(k) plan, including self-directed brokerage options.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level