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The Role
Lead and scale the consumer-lending compliance program: translate regulations into operational requirements, implement controls, run monitoring and testing, manage vendor due diligence, handle regulatory inquiries and complaints, lead compliance training, reporting, and a compliance team.
Summary Generated by Built In
Title: Director of Compliance
Function: Legal & Compliance
Reports to: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Level: Associate / Mid-Level
Location: Addison, TX (5 days/week in-office)
Function: Legal & Compliance
Reports to: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Level: Associate / Mid-Level
Location: Addison, TX (5 days/week in-office)
Please note: This position is open to candidates within commuting distance to the DFW metro area only. Applicants must reside in Texas and be authorized to work in the United States. Applications from candidates outside of Texas will not be considered at this time. While we appreciate interest from all applicants, Braviant Holdings is unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Who We Are
Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, IL, privately held Braviant Holdings, LLC is a leading
provider of tech-enabled consumer credit products that combine breakthrough technology and
cutting-edge machine learning to transform how people access credit online. Our next-
generation approach to lending reduces credit barriers and creates a Path to Prime®, helping
millions of underbanked consumers build credit history, reduce their cost of borrowing, and take
control of their personal finances. Braviant has been named multiple times to the Inc. 5000 list
of fastest growing private companies and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work.
provider of tech-enabled consumer credit products that combine breakthrough technology and
cutting-edge machine learning to transform how people access credit online. Our next-
generation approach to lending reduces credit barriers and creates a Path to Prime®, helping
millions of underbanked consumers build credit history, reduce their cost of borrowing, and take
control of their personal finances. Braviant has been named multiple times to the Inc. 5000 list
of fastest growing private companies and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work.
We are a lean team of approximately 40 people. Everyone rolls up their sleeves here, including
this role.
About the Role
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Compliance to support our consumer lending
business. Reporting to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer and based in our Dallas
office, you will be responsible for supporting all areas of compliance as we build and scale our
U.S. operations. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team and
will have the opportunity to drive our compliance framework forward and help shape our long-
term regulatory strategy.
business. Reporting to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer and based in our Dallas
office, you will be responsible for supporting all areas of compliance as we build and scale our
U.S. operations. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team and
will have the opportunity to drive our compliance framework forward and help shape our long-
term regulatory strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide hands-on, comprehensive support and guidance to business partners and
senior leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory obligations. - Track evolving financial laws and translate them into actionable product and operational
requirements. - Implement and oversee controls across critical business processes to mitigate
compliance, operational, and reputational risks. - Lead cross-functional working groups to drive compliance initiatives.
- Advise the business on new products, features, model developments, and other
business and operational initiatives. - Oversee and execute risk assessments, monitoring, and testing.
- Administer the vendor management program, including conducting due diligence and
third-party risk analysis. - Oversee the investigation of and response to consumer complaints and regulatory
inquiries. - Develop and implement our compliance strategy and roadmap.
- Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholders, the compliance committee,
and key strategic partners. - Think strategically to identify opportunities and recommend strategies, policies, and
procedures that align with the company’s objectives. - Manage and refine our compliance training program.
- Manage and refine our policies and procedures.
- Lead and develop a team of compliance professionals.
- Monitor and test the effectiveness of our compliance initiatives and identify opportunities
to enhance and streamline processes. - Oversee the regulatory complaint response and dispute management process including
intake and triage, investigation, drafting responses and resolution and redress. - Conduct routine internal compliance audits and prepare reports for regulatory bodies,
executives, and other stakeholders. - Identify and mitigate risks associated with new financial products and third-party vendor
relationships.
What You Will Bring
- 7+ years of Compliance experience in banking or consumer financial services.
- Specialized and thorough knowledge of consumer financial services, including the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Truth in Lending
Act/Regulation Z (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act/Regulation B (ECOA), and Fair
Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) required; knowledge of BSA/AML/KYC preferred. - Demonstrated experience with external auditors and regulators, including interacting
with regulatory agencies and representing the company during audits, exams, and
agency actions. - Prior experience with compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing robust compliance programs and
controls and building effective relationships across organizations. - Ability to stay informed of regulatory developments and emerging trends and
communicate relevant impacts to the company. - BA required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CRCM, ACAMS)
preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead a team.
- Self-motivated, able to prioritize, and comfortable working both collaboratively and
autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment. - Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn our systems.
- Humble hustle – a strong work ethic and hands-on approach.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, including PTO, sick time, and 13 company holidays
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Participation in annual discretionary bonus plan
- Regular team and company gatherings
Compensation at Braviant is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process. In addition, we provide:
Braviant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of compliance experience in banking or consumer financial services
- Thorough knowledge of GLBA, FCRA, TILA/Regulation Z, ECOA/Regulation B, FDCPA
- Knowledge of BSA/AML/KYC
- Experience interacting with external auditors and regulators and representing company during audits/exams
- Experience with compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting
- Proven track record designing and implementing compliance programs and controls
- BA degree
- Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CRCM, ACAMS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead a team
- Reside in Texas, within commuting distance to DFW metro area, authorized to work in the United States, and able to work 5 days/week in-office
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Braviant Holdings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Recharge Fridays, generous PTO, flexible schedules, and a paid sabbatical after five years are highlighted, expanding time-away options. These programs broaden rest and recovery opportunities beyond standard vacation.
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Retirement Support — An automatic employer 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting is advertised, providing baseline retirement value without requiring an employee match. This structure can enhance total compensation predictability.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company-paid disability coverage, an EAP with Calm access, remote-first flexibility, and culture events indicate attention to wellbeing and day-to-day quality of work. Such perks complement cash pay with practical lifestyle support.
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The Company
What We Do
Braviant Holdings is a digital lending platform that combines breakthrough technology and cutting-edge machine learning to empower consumers with better credit solutions. This next-generation approach to lending is reducing credit barriers and creating a Path to Prime to help millions of underbanked consumers.
Why Work With Us
We’re about making a meaningful and lasting impact on the world. We come to work each day ready to embrace our wide range of backgrounds and build on each another’s ideas as we join forces to create the next-generation lending products our customers deserve!
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