Director, Compliance
MoneyLion
MoneyLion is a leader in financial technology powering the next generation of personalized products and content, with a top consumer finance super app, a premier embedded finance platform for enterprise businesses and a world-class media arm. MoneyLion’s mission is to give everyone the power to make their best financial decisions. We pride ourselves on serving the many, not the few; providing confidence through guidance, choice, and personalization; and shortening the distance to an informed action.
In our go-to money app for consumers, we deliver curated content on finance and related topics, through a tailored feed that engages people to learn and share. People take control of their finances with our innovative financial products and marketplace - including our full-fledged suite of features to save, borrow, spend, and invest - seamlessly bringing together the best offers and content from MoneyLion and our 1,100+ Enterprise Partner network, together in one experience. MoneyLion’s enterprise technology provides the definitive search engine and marketplace for financial products, enabling any company to add embedded finance to their business, with advanced AI-backed data and tools through our platform and API. Established in 2013, MoneyLion connects millions of people with the financial products and content they need, when and where they need it.
About the Role
We are looking for a business-minded, execution-driven Director, Compliance to join our Compliance team. We are a nimble Compliance department supporting a growing business, so we are seeking an individual who enjoys wearing multiple hats, proactively takes on new responsibilities and is excited by the challenge of providing compliance oversight at a dynamic, fast-growing fintech company.
This role requires visiting our New York City office 4 times per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with a range of cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, sales, and operations, to identify and mitigate compliance risks on a range of legal and regulatory issues impacting MoneyLion’s products, business and customers.
- Enhance our Compliance Management System to ensure robust oversight of the product development process at MoneyLion and efficient rollout of policies and processes.
- Oversee MoneyLion’s partner due diligence program, accountable for diligence processes and procedures and an effective ongoing monitoring program.
- Operationalize and oversee change management processes across various fintech partners to ensure compliance with regulatory updates and changes.
- Work creatively and collaboratively to guide the product and business teams on novel ideas and applicable laws and regulations relating to consumer protection, marketing, data protection and privacy in the fintech space.
- Develop, strengthen and audit our privacy and information governance programs, practices, and procedures and ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws.
- Engage with external partners and other stakeholders with respect to regulatory and compliance issues that impact MoneyLion’s products and services.
- Review proposed rulemakings and monitor evolving laws in the fintech space that may impact MoneyLion’s products and services, and spearhead initiatives to operationalize and implement compliant solutions.
- Draft and maintain compliance policies, procedures and related materials for MoneyLion’s products and services, including terms and conditions and product policies and disclosures, and implement related processes.
- Evaluate and report on compliance program trends and KPIs; contribute to a “culture of compliance” by bringing compliance recognition to other units within the business.
- Assist legal and compliance team members in other projects as needed.
About You
- Influential leader that possesses the ability to think outside the box and is solution oriented in the complex fintech regulatory environment.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a compliance managerial position in the financial services industry.
- Experience working at a fintech or in a B2B/B2B2C technology sector is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GLBA, FCRA, TILA, UDAAP and other financial regulations.
- Experience in privacy program management and strong knowledge of data protection and privacy issues, particularly as they relate to the fintech/financial services industry.
- Sharp analytical skills, diligent, proactive, and collaborative, and have demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment and strategic thinking.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
- Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the work.
- Interest in the unique privacy and regulatory considerations in the fintech space, including as they relate to the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in product- and operations-related processes.
- Excited by our mission of giving everyone the power to make their best financial decisions.
The annual base salary for the Director, Compliance role is expected to be between $165,000 to $175,000. Base salary is one component of MoneyLion's total compensation package, which includes, 401(k) match, multiple health insurance options, disability coverage, life insurance, and unlimited paid time off for salaried positions. Actual salaries will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies related to the role.
What We Value
We value growth-minded and collaborative people with high learning agility who embody our core values of teamwork, customer-first and innovation. Every member of the MoneyLion Pride is passionate about fintech and ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission.
Working At MoneyLion
At MoneyLion, we want you to be well and thrive. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary packages
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Learning and Development resources
- Flexible working hours
MoneyLion is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees. Inside our company, every decision we make regarding our employees is based on merit, competence, and performance, completely free of discrimination. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Within that team, no one will feel more “other” than anyone else. We realize the full promise of diversity and want you to bring your whole self to work every single day.