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Do you have experience working in regulatory compliance and want to help enhance and build compliance processes at a fintech company?
Avant is adding to our team in Chicago! We are looking for an entrepreneurial, self-driven candidate who is passionate about compliance and interested in making a difference. You will be primarily responsible for conducting second line regulatory compliance testing of internal processes and controls. This role may also entail support of other compliance functions including regulatory compliance training and regulatory risk assessments.
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, FCRA, FDCPA, SCRA, MLA, GLBA, EFTA, TCPA, E-SIGN, BSA and other AML related regulations.You will work with multiple business units to support regulatory compliance oversight of Avant’s growing product offering.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team where you can be yourself, deepen your skills and experiences, and have the flexibility and access to find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities then consider a career at Avant!
What you do at Avant:
Perform targeted regulatory testing to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Review controls established and owned by business owners for effectiveness
Evaluate policy, procedure, training, and processes with respect to regulatory requirements
Partner with business units to effectively address risk identified through compliance audits
Collaborate with various business units to enhance the existing regulatory risk assessment framework, identify controls and gaps in business rules and processes, and assemble findings in reports to senior management and bank partners
Support the cataloging and assessment of risks and controls through the development and use of LogicGate GRC solution
Prepare formal reporting to senior management and the Compliance Committee
Participate in team initiatives to enhance second line compliance oversight and strategic business partnership, aligned to growth and scale of the growing Avant business
Why you are a fit for Avant:
3+ years of financial services regulatory compliance experience (consumer banking experience preferred)
Background in federal and state consumer finance laws
Experience conducting compliance monitoring and testing
Outstanding initiative, communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and a track record of being able to interface and collaborate effectively with other departments
Ability to handle and execute on complex projects in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
Excellent ability to investigate, analyze, an interpret data as well as state and federal regulations
Self-confidence, good judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable
LogicGate, SQL, Atlassian (Jira and Confluence), and/or Looker experience a plus
Bachelor’s Degree required
Why Avant is a fit for you:
At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
We value, support, and help each other grow
We are committed to active inclusion and diversity
We are transparent and believe the best idea wins
We succeed when our customers succeed
We get sh!t done responsibly
And we keep it fun!
We believe that ideas are more important than titles, everything is more fun together, everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. While we believe the perks and benefits that we offer are terrific, nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of online lending.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
Regulatory Compliance: 3 years (Preferred)
Consumer Finance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location