VP, Compliance and Operational Risk
About The Position
We’re hiring a VP-level compliance and risk leader to help transform a growing U.S. debt collection organization — This is not a “keep the lights on” compliance role. It’s for a leader who wants to build the next-generation compliance function: proactive, automated, data-driven, and deeply embedded in how the business operates. The Opportunity: You’ll take ownership of enterprise compliance and operational risk today — and help shape the long-term compliance vision of the company. Why This Role Stands Out? Be a critical part the executive team leading an AI driven transformation for collections while building towards full spectrum credit platform. Executive visibility and real decision-making authority Mandate to modernize — not just maintain Leadership support for automation and smarter risk management Opportunity to shape compliance as a strategic advantage
Requirements
- 10+ years of senior compliance or risk leadership in collections, consumer finance, fintech, or servicing
- Someone who has built, modernized, or scaled compliance programs
- A leader who thinks beyond policies — into processes, controls, systems
- Comfortable influencing executives and challenging legacy approaches
- Ready to step into larger roles as we grow
Nice To Haves
- Experience with compliance automation, analytics, AI, or workflow-driven controls
- Background in operational risk, QA, or control design
- Experience in growth-stage or transformation environments
- Exposure to CFPB exams, enforcement actions, or high-scrutiny clients
Responsibilities
- Enterprise compliance across FDCPA, CFPB, state regulations, UDAAP, FCRA, TCPA, and privacy
- Company-wide operational and regulatory risk identification — before issues surface externally
- Design of scalable, embedded risk and control frameworks
- Automation of compliance monitoring, QA, complaint intelligence, and reporting
- Cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Technology, Data, Legal, and Clients.
- Regulatory exams, audits, client reviews, and external counsel relationships
- Executive-level reporting with clear, data-backed risk insights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
