The Company
Our client is a fast-growing, New York City-headquartered fintech company focused on transforming the rent payment experience. Their mission is to empower renters with flexible rent payment options that fit individual budgets, making rent payments simpler and more accessible. Backed by strong investor support and a dedicated user base, this company is poised to redefine the financial services space for renters nationwide.
Location
This position is based at the company’s headquarters in New York City, with remote options available. Occasional travel may be required.
Your Mission
As the first Head of Risk & Compliance Assurance, you will establish and lead the company’s risk and compliance assurance function. You will be instrumental in developing the company’s third line of defense, overseeing risk management, governance, and compliance controls. This role demands a deep understanding of financial compliance within the fintech and consumer finance industries, as you will act as a bridge between the company’s board, regulatory partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure robust risk and compliance practices.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct independent assessments of the company’s risk management, governance, and internal control systems.
- Monitor and evaluate the company’s first and second lines of defense to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supervise third-party audits and examinations, reporting on findings, issues, and recommendations to the executive risk committee and the board.
- Lead improvements in business processes, risk management, and internal controls while building a strategic roadmap for the assurance function.
- Engage with regulators, providing reports and necessary information to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
- Drive business transformation efforts to enhance compliance and risk management, while fostering a culture of accountability.
- Build and lead the assurance team, setting the foundation for continued compliance excellence.
The Ideal Candidate
- 12+ years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Audit, and/or Risk Management, with a background in consumer financial services and/or technology companies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., J.D., M.B.A.) is preferred.
- Expertise in audit principles, risk assessments, testing, and continuous monitoring processes.
- Experience working within the first and second lines of defense in financial services, with prior regulatory examiner experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex issues.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Perks & Benefits
The company offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- Base salary range: $250,000–$340,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Equity options.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid).
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Unlimited paid time off with a minimum PTO policy, plus 13 company holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Company-sponsored social impact program and pet adoption support.
- Free subscription to the company’s services.
For international employees:
- Competitive pay and equity options.
- Unlimited PTO aligned with local guidelines.