COMPLIANCE ANALYST

ACA International • Savage, MN

7d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

ACA International is hiring a full-time, salaried, exempt Compliance Analyst to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of compliance tools, programs, and legal resources for Association members concerning federal and state debt collection and related laws and regulations. The role conducts legal research and writing, monitors regulatory and case-law developments, responds to member inquiries under the guidance of Corporate Counsel, and uses modern productivity, legal research, and AI tools to track updates, analyze compliance trends, and deliver useful resources to Association staff and members. The position is remote anywhere in the United States; Minnesota-based employees may work hybrid from the Savage, Minnesota office. It reports to Corporate Counsel. The salary range is $55,000–$75,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, pre-law, or a compliance-related field.
• Strong willingness to embrace, learn, and responsibly use modern AI tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and problem solving.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Ability to use Westlaw and relational databases.
• Excellent business writing skills and ability to summarize complex legal concepts for non-attorney audiences.
• Ability to build simple metrics and reports in Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment, including gathering and evaluating evidence before reaching conclusions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in legal research and writing.
• Ability to work productively on cross-functional teams, accept feedback, and adapt to new technologies and procedures.
• Professionalism, including maintaining strict confidentiality, showing tact under tight deadlines, and building trusted relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• At least 2 years of relevant compliance, legal analysis, or paralegal experience, or equivalent, preferably in financial services, credit and collections, or a nonprofit membership association.

Responsibilities

• Draft compliance articles, legal summaries, guidance materials, and disclaimers for Association publications, websites, and member alerts.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of member-facing compliance tools, templates, and reference materials.
• Research and respond accurately to member inquiries about legal and compliance matters, investigating complex questions under the guidance of Corporate Counsel.
• Monitor and evaluate new court decisions and identify developments affecting the credit and collection industry.
• Maintain an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment affecting the credit and collection industry.
• Conduct targeted legal and risk research using Westlaw, relational databases, and AI-driven platforms to analyze statutes, regulations, and decisional law.
• Track federal and state regulatory changes and translate legal updates into actionable summaries for Association members.
• Use approved AI tools in daily compliance work to support research, drafting, summarization, and routine outputs; stay current with AI capabilities and best practices to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with fellow Compliance Analysts on team objectives and department initiatives.
• Manage compliance initiatives from scope definition through final deliverables under the direction of Corporate Counsel.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, Membership, and Marketing, to align compliance initiatives with Association goals.
• Help build, maintain, and present metrics and compliance reports measuring resource use and project success.
• Present effectively during webinars, team meetings, or member sessions.

Benefits

• Flexible time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well-being.
• Remote work flexibility, with a hybrid option for Minnesota-based team members.
• Supportive, close-knit team with collaboration, knowledge sharing, and direct access to in-house counsel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level