Director, Compliance Product Advisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Contribute compliance and risk management insights throughout the complete design, development, and implementation phases of new Upgrade products and services.

• Create innovative solutions that enable the business to advance while ensuring consumer compliance and robust risk management practices.

• Offer product and compliance expertise to Upgrade issue management teams.

• Collaborate with the Product Legal team to assess and pinpoint strategies for managing risk.

• Analyze regulatory risk, including current risks and possible regulatory changes, within product frameworks.

• Steer the development and assessment of company-wide compliance policies and procedures.

• Deliver essential risk and compliance reports to executive leadership and the board.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on consumer financial services laws and regulations.

• Represent Upgrade on matters related to regulatory, audit, and bank partner issues as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in consumer financial services compliance.

• Required experience in mortgage, HELOC, or dedicated home improvement lending.

• Familiarity with credit card products is advantageous.

• Strong negotiation abilities and a proactive, “no surprises” approach in communicating issues.

• Capacity to maintain independent perspectives while fostering collaboration with business stakeholders.

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

• Skill in analyzing macro-level risk trends and recognizing shifts in risk levels or breakdowns in process control.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to adjust communication styles based on the audience.

• Solid project management, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Previous fintech experience is an advantage.

• Proficiency in English is mandatory for all positions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock option plan.

• Paid coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding transformation team.

• Paid parental leave.

• Health and wellness initiatives.