Senior Compliance Analyst

Clair•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

Clair is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst to take ownership of key aspects of their compliance management system (CMS) and contribute to the scaling of their compliance program. This role is suited for an experienced compliance professional who excels at establishing operational efficiency, managing licensing and audit functions, and providing practical compliance advice to business units. The Senior Compliance Analyst will report directly to the General Counsel and collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams.

Requirements

5+ years of compliance experience in fintech, financial services, or another heavily regulated industry.
Deep familiarity with compliance management systems and demonstrated experience owning CMS components such as licensing, audits, policies, or risk assessments.
Hands-on experience managing state licensing portfolios (lending, money transmission, or similar) and coordinating regulatory filings.
Experience supporting or leading audit preparation and regulatory examination responses.
Strong understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and vendor oversight programs.
Solid working knowledge of consumer compliance requirements, including UDAAP, and experience reviewing marketing or customer-facing materials for regulatory alignment.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a large volume of critical compliance documentation and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Clear and effective communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders including Partner Bank contacts.
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a track record of building and improving compliance programs, not just maintaining them.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fintech startup environment.
Familiarity with partner bank compliance expectations.
Exposure to regulatory change management programs.

Responsibilities

Manage the licensing portfolio, including tracking deadlines, coordinating state renewals (lending, money transmission, and related licenses), preparing filings and reports, and maintaining accurate licensing records.
Lead audit readiness and support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations, including organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and tracking findings and remediation.
Maintain and continuously improve the compliance management system (CMS), including policies, procedures, training logs, risk assessments, and monitoring and testing programs.
Conduct and oversee third-party vendor risk assessments and ensure ongoing monitoring meets regulatory standards and internal policy requirements.
Review and approve customer-facing materials and marketing collateral for compliance accuracy, required disclosures, and alignment with UDAAP principles.
Assist with ad hoc compliance requests from the Partner Bank and serve as an effective point of contact for Partner Bank stakeholders on compliance matters.
Monitor regulatory updates and communicate key changes and compliance implications to relevant internal stakeholders.
Provide practical compliance guidance to Product, Marketing, and Operations on new initiatives and cross-functional projects.