Compliance Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Optum Financial is a health care FinTech organization transforming how care is financed and paid for, using technology and innovation to make health care more affordable, accessible, and efficient for millions of consumers, employers, and partners. The work you do with our Compliance team plays a critical role in safeguarding our members, clients, and the enterprise by ensuring adherence to financial services laws, regulatory expectations, and ethical standards. This Compliance Consultant role will help Optum Financial prevent, detect, and correct compliance risk by strengthening governance, monitoring, and issue management across the business. Here, you will find a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and accountability, working alongside talented peers committed to proactive risk management and continuous improvement. Come make an impact as you help strengthen trust, protect consumers, and advance regulatory excellence across Optum Financial—while supporting our mission to help people live healthier lives.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in banking compliance, financial crimes compliance, or a related financial legal and compliance function
Experience supporting compliance testing, monitoring and/or risk assessments
General understanding of US banking regulations, including financial crimes and sanctions compliance
Demonstrated analytical, writing, and communication skills
Proven attention to detail with a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Professional compliance certification (e.g., CRCM, ACAMS, CFE, or similar)
Experience within a bank, regulated fintech, or financial institution
Experience working with compliance technology tools (e.g., case management systems, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, regulatory change management tools)
Experience supporting regulatory exams or external audits

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of Optum Financial compliance policies, standards and standard operating procedures
Support compliance training governance activities including training content maintenance and oversight of training completion
Contribute to compliance risk assessments and regulatory change reviews by gathering information, documenting impacts, and supporting analysis
Help ensure compliance documentation remains current and well organized
Execute risk-based compliance testing and monitoring activities under the direction of Compliance leadership
Assist in developing testing workpapers, documenting results, and summarizing findings in a clear and defensible manner
Support issue management activities including tracking, validating, and documenting remediation of corrective action plans
Maintain accurate records and evidence to support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations
Support financial crimes compliance activities (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions) by assisting with risk assessments, compliance framework, escalation / alert reviews, and advisory support as needed
Support compliance advisory activities by partnering with business teams on compliance questions, emerging risks and regulatory interpretation
Assist in researching regulatory requirements and documenting risk and decisioning in memo or briefing format
Escalate potential compliance concerns and emerging risks appropriately, supporting informed decision-making