Sr. Compliance Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory services to business units regarding regulatory compliance obligations and the implementation of corresponding internal controls.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations and other business lines in the development lifecycle to embed compliance principles into all new and enhanced products, services and workflows.
• Review PRDs and JIRA tickets related to product/system enhancement and development.
• Partner with Operations to evaluate, guide, and approve procedures, FAQs, and customer outreach materials for deposit and loan offerings.
• Coordinate with various business units and departments to facilitate and execute the Annual Compliance Risk Assessment.
• Support the annual FDIC-370 certification by working across multiple teams to manage the associated procedures, reporting, and final submission.
• Contribute to the periodic refinement of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) for diverse financial products and service offerings related to Compliance.
• Oversee Compliance Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) reviews.

Requirements

We are seeking a proactive, growth-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic work environments. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in consumer compliance regulations and financial services product development, with a passion for devising creative yet compliant solutions to complex business challenges.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of consumer compliance regulations, including Reg E, Reg DD, Reg Z, Reg B, UDAP/UDAAP, FCRA/FACTA, FDCPA, Reg CC, E-Sign, Reg J, and IRS procedures.
• Proven ability to establish effective partnerships and collaborate across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical experience with Compliance Management Systems.
• Strong leadership qualities characterized by a sense of ownership and the ability to drive thought-leadership.
• Capability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• A passion for using technology to address compliance issues, paired with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• CRCM certification preferred, not required.

Benefits

This role is also eligible for a bonus, equity, and competitive benefits.

Pay

Varo will set standard ranges for all US-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors as well as candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the identified range.

Schedule

Varo will provide details about the schedule upon hire.