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The Regulatory Compliance Manager will play a key role in supporting the Company’s Compliance Management System (CMS). This position will focus on supporting the implementation and execution of the compliance monitoring and testing program, compliance risk assessments, and policy governance in a dynamic fintech environment.
This role is well-suited for a compliance professional who is comfortable building structure, refining processes, and partnering closely with the business as the CMS evolves. Experience in consumer lending and insurance is strongly preferred.
This role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Support and help mature the Company’s newly implemented Compliance Management System (CMS), including risk assessments, monitoring, issue management, and governance processes.
Implement compliance monitoring and testing across business lines, including marketing, product, operations, and third parties, document findings and support remediation efforts.
Support enterprise compliance risk assessments, including risk identification, scoring, and issue mitigation tracking.
Support the drafting, review, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they remain current, practical, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Monitor regulatory developments affecting fintech, consumer lending, and insurance products, and provide practical compliance guidance to Legal and Compliance Management.
Partner with cross-functional teams to embed compliance controls into business processes and support scalable growth.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the compliance program.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, risk management, or a related field.
5+ years of regulatory compliance experience within financial services or fintech.
Experience supporting a newly implemented or evolving CMS strongly preferred.
Experience in consumer lending and/or insurance compliance preferred.
CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) designation is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Hands-on experience conducting compliance testing, monitoring, and risk assessments.
Experience supporting or maturing a Compliance Management System.
Ability to assess control design and operational effectiveness in evolving environments.
Strong ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Operations, Legal, and Engineering teams.
Comfortable operating in environments where processes are still being built or refined.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
Knowledge of lending and insurance products.
This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.
Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
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401K with 4% company match
Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
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