Compliance Lead, Network Growth

Affirm

11d • $115,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Affirm is seeking a proficient FinTech Compliance Lead, Network Growth, to join its Compliance Advisory team. This role is pivotal in ensuring business partners adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services compliance, a keen understanding of the fintech landscape, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. As the Compliance Lead, you will work alongside the wider legal and compliance teams to identify and evaluate risks within applicable requirements, and offer guidance on mitigating potential risks. This role will report to the Compliance Manager and will be required to work independently and cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Compliance certifications a plus).
• 5+ years of professional work experience in a compliance advisory role.
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience advising revenue-generating stakeholder groups.
• A strong interest in fintech and consumer financial protections.
• Working knowledge of consumer financial laws and regulations, including UDAAP, CAN-SPAM, FCRA, TCPA, TILA (Reg. Z), ECOA (Reg. B), EFTA (Reg. E), TISA (Reg. DD).
• Inquisitive and proactive in identifying problems and proposing creative solutions and ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, who can assist with minimal guidance.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication with the ability to clearly present complex and contentious issues.

Nice To Haves

• Compliance certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Merchant Risk team to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks associated with merchant and platform partners.
• Review and approve financial services marketing materials to ensure they comply with regulations and industry standards.
• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Revenue to complete reviews and address compliance issues and their root causes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance training and reference materials.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment while delivering detailed and diligent work.
• Support the completion of the compliance risk assessment and control inventory, including gathering, organizing relevant information and documenting results.
• Serve as a proficient advisor on regulatory compliance, specifically as it relates to merchant and partner integration with Affirm.

Benefits

• Equity rewards
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• 100% subsidized medical coverage
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree