Specialist II, Compliance & Risk

Job Description
As a Compliance and Risk Specialist II, you'll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions. This person is responsible for leading compliance-focused tests. This person will be responsible to coordinate with a test team to successfully scope, complete process and transactional assessments and publish results to executive leadership within deadline. The role requires a high level of collaboration, organization, risk identification and the ability to manage multi-project objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail, critical thinking and analytical skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have prior experience conducting regulatory tests with working knowledge of Financial Regulations.
What you'll do:

• Lead compliance focus test teams to complete objectives
• Develop test scopes based on business risk(s) and regulation(s)
• Identify transactional reporting needs and collaborate with team members to ensure data accuracy
• Conduct business interviews, process, transactional and control testing to identify gaps or potential non-compliance with state or federal regulations as well as policy standards
• Review team members work to ensure accuracy and provide coaching when necessary
• Collaborate with business units to ensure accurate results
• Present findings and conclusions to executive leadership teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects including team progress tracking, follow-up with stakeholders, coordinate meetings, etc
• Assist testing manager with the team's policies, procedures and training material updates
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications
What you'll bring:

• 3-5 years financial services compliance, risk management or audit experience completing and documenting reviews with a compliance and/or regulatory focus
• 1-3 years of experience working within a Compliance Management System, Operational Risk Management Program, or similar role
• Self-starter, willing to take action without being asked
• Able to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
• Proven ability to analyze data sets, identify themes and trends, and determine root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a cross-functional team
• Capable of managing multiple projects and adapting as necessary to meet or exceed deadlines
• Detail-oriented, with the skill to connect and articulate how specifics relate to the big picture and potential risk
• Ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent
• Willingness and ability to learn new laws, rules, and regulations, their applicability to products and services, and the ability to identify deficiencies based on regulatory requirements and business operations
• Aptitude for thriving in a fast-paced, complex work environment
• Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Office and Google Office products
• Prior experience within the financial services industry; preferably with an understanding of personal and home equity loans and/or debt relief services, are preferred

Additional Information
Achieve well-being with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discounts
• Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry friends
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Work from home/hybrid:
We are proudly offering hybrid options in the Phoenix, AZ and San Francisco, CA metro markets. In other locations throughout the country, we offer work from home in the following states: WA, NV, UT, TX, IL and a few others.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually + bonus + benefits. This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Join Achieve, change the future.
At Achieve, we're changing millions of lives.From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.
Company Description
Meet AchieveAchieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and an empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.
Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve's Talent Acquisition leader.