About the position
Avant is looking for a Compliance Manager to join its technology forward Compliance Department that enables Avant's mission while also mitigating and managing risk. As a Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting all products across key areas including Compliance Advisory, Issue Management, Complaint Management, Licensing, Exams, and Regulatory Change Management. You will effectively partner with various business units to ensure regulatory compliance with respect to new products, initiatives, complaints, issues, licensing, exams, and regulatory changes. You will help develop practical compliance solutions by working with the business to understand issues, develop ideas, and execute on them. In this role, you are expected to maintain a high degree of knowledge of consumer lending rules and regulations, including, but not limited to TILA, ECOA, UDAAP, FDCPA, SCRA, MLA, GLBA, EFTA, TCPA, E-SIGN, BSA and other AML related regulations. As a Compliance Manager, you will be expected to promote a culture of corporate compliance by the use of best practices and leading by example in alignment with Avant's internal policies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new business initiatives and participate in complex projects to identify potential compliance risk and develop mitigation strategies
- Actively engage in our Complaint Management and Issue Management programs, including risk assessment and remediation planning
- Respond to state regulatory exams and maintain Avant's state licenses
- Monitor for regulatory changes and ensure compliance
- Build strong relationships across business units
- Develop in-depth knowledge of products, services, processes, and strategies
- Prepare formal reports for internal committees, management, Board of Directors, and external bank partners
- Take on additional projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience required; JD/CRCM a plus
- 6+ years of financial services regulatory compliance experience working with credit products; fintech experience preferred
- Strong background in federal and state consumer finance laws
- Proven track record of creativity, resourcefulness, and a passion for problem-solving as a team player who can build relationships across functions, business lines, and levels
- Ability to handle and execute on complex projects in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and clearly articulate trade-offs while also maintaining flexibility as the situation changes
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Willingness to learn new skills and monitor aptitude development to optimize accuracy and performance
Nice-to-haves
- Promotes a culture of compliance through best practices and leading by example
- Aligns with Avant's internal policies and values
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
- Excels at building relationships across functions, business lines, and organizational levels
Benefits
- Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Time Off
- Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)
- Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program
- Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
- Summer Fridays
- Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
- And who doesn't love the swag
