Compliance Risk & Governance Manager

Summary

Join First Help Financial (FHF), a fast-growing company providing auto loans, as their Compliance Risk and Governance Manager. This remote position reports to the VP of Compliance and offers a competitive salary starting at $110K plus a semi-annual bonus. You will lead the design and execution of the annual compliance risk assessment, support the growth of compliance programs, and serve as the primary compliance contact for external regulatory examinations. The role also involves managing the Compliance Training Program, overseeing issue management, and preparing risk reports for senior leadership. FHF offers a strong benefits package including health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically for up to one week at a time, twice per year for company-sponsored training and team-building initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance risk management, internal audit, or regulatory oversight within consumer lending, preferably auto finance, including at least 4 years of team leadership or management experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state consumer protection laws and regulations (e.g., ECOA, FCRA, TILA, UDAAP, GLBA, and Fair Lending)
• Demonstrated ability to create and lead compliance risk assessments, audit coordination, issue management processes, and regulatory exam responses
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and improving compliance programs, policies, procedures, and training initiatives within growing or evolving environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess internal controls, evaluate operational processes, produce high-quality reports, and effectively collaborate across departments
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the annual compliance risk assessment and compliance monitoring plan, including third-party vendor reviews
• Support the growth of established compliance programs and strengthen emerging programs by developing structure, conducting evaluations, and enhancing documentation
• Develop and maintain audit and testing plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; design and assess internal control frameworks to mitigate compliance risks
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for external regulatory examinations, including planning, document coordination, response development, and remediation oversight
• Manage the Compliance Training Program, including content oversight, scheduling, completion tracking, and reporting
• Leverage outcomes from monitoring, testing, audits, and risk assessments to identify training gaps and deliver targeted training to business units
• Oversee the enterprise-wide compliance issue management process, including centralized documentation, tracking, remediation oversight, closure validation, and escalation for issues identified through internal monitoring, audits, regulatory exams, and risk assessments
• Prepare and deliver high-quality risk dashboards and reports to communicate compliance risk trends, exposures, and program effectiveness to senior leadership
• Collaborate with business units and subject matter experts to integrate regulatory changes, compliance expectations, and industry best practices into operations, training, and risk mitigation efforts
• Maintain strong working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, ensuring ongoing integration of regulatory expectations into compliance risk activities

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Identity theft, paid parental leave and much more)
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Social activities
• Monthly lunches
• A robust employee recognition and talent development program to enhance your career with us