Grameen America Inc.-posted 3 months ago
$160,000 - $180,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY
51-100 employees

Grameen America is a nonprofit microfinance organization dedicated to helping low-income women entrepreneurs build businesses to enable upward financial mobility. We envision an inclusive society in which all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, race or income, have access to fair and affordable financial services. We provide affordable capital, credit- and asset-building, education and peer support to enable our members to boost their business income, create jobs and transform communities. Founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus in 2008, Grameen America is now the fastest growing nonprofit microfinance organization in the U.S., having achieved tremendous milestones in its first 16 years of operations, investing in 220,000 low-income women entrepreneurs while demonstrating measurable impact. Our members have repaid their loans at a rate of over 99% and have become economic drivers in their communities.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based compliance program that addresses all federal, state, and local regulations relevant to microfinance and nonprofit operations, including a compliance manual.
  • Oversee the continuous refinement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls for lending, savings, and credit reporting activities.
  • Ensure compliance with specific consumer protection statutes, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), relevant sections of TILA, and state-specific lending laws.
  • Oversee compliance with NMLS directives and filings.
  • Implement appropriate compliance and operational risk controls, policies and procedures utilizing knowledge of existing regulatory framework, emerging risks and industry best practices.
  • Monitor emerging regulatory and legal changes affecting the financial services and nonprofit sectors, communicating risks and necessary changes to leadership.
  • Manage and/or conduct regular internal audits and compliance risk assessments of KYC/AML process branch operations to ensure adherence to policies and regulatory standards.
  • Lead investigations into operational and member-related issues.
  • Partner with operational teams to implement effective risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.
  • Maintain a tracker of regulatory requests.
  • Address and monitor all organizational-wide NMLS reporting requirements, including those in support of branch openings.
  • Develop and deliver regular compliance training programs for employees, including new hires, to build and sustain a strong culture of compliance.
  • Educate employees on best practices related to data privacy, fraud prevention, fair lending, and ethical conduct.
  • Prepare and present regular, comprehensive compliance reports to the General Counsel.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors during examinations and inquiries.
  • Investigate potential compliance incidents and breaches and coordinate with internal and external counsel on resolution.
  • Identify, report and escalate risks, issues and control enhancements to operations leadership.
  • Address inquiries, exams and audits (by regulators, and internal groups).
  • Ensure that compliance initiatives support, rather than hinder, Grameen America's mission to serve low-income women entrepreneurs.
  • Work with program teams to ensure that program design, including savings programs and loan disbursement, adheres to all regulations while remaining accessible and affordable for members.
  • Education: Juris Doctor (JD).
  • License: Admitted to practice law in any of the states of the U.S.; in good standing.
  • Experience: 5+ years of compliance experience in financial services, with a preference for experience in microfinance, community development finance, or nonprofit banking.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep expertise in relevant federal and state financial regulations, such as ECOA, TILA, and fair lending laws as well as CDFI regulations.
  • Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify potential risks and develop effective solutions.
  • Leadership: Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role, with the ability to influence and guide teams toward a shared vision of compliance.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulations into clear guidance for all employees and report effectively to General Counsel and other members of the senior leadership team.
  • Mission Alignment: A strong commitment to Grameen America's mission of empowering low-income entrepreneurs.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Paid Holidays, vacation and sick time
  • 401K retirement savings plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Wellness program with two free coaching sessions per month
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • And more!
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