Compliance Manager, Advisory

at  Stride Bank Na

The Advisory Compliance Manager is responsible for providing regulatory guidance and compliance oversight of Bank Partner activities to meet the ongoing objectives of Stride Bank and to ensure all banking rules, regulations, and statutory requirements are met.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent work experience, required.
• 10 years experience in banking industry with experience managing cross-functional activities, required.
• CRCM certification, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly evolving market.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to solve problems and make decisions using data.
• Knowledge of existing and emerging bank regulations.
• Knowledge of audit processes and compliance with required reporting.
• Ability to analyze compliance procedures and standards.

• Leads a team of compliance professionals to provide clear guidance to fintech partners and Bank personnel on becoming and remaining compliant.
• Fosters a positive work environment focused on developing individual team member skills through learning and growth opportunities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting bank operations; ensure the Banks compliance program reflects identified changes.
• Develops and enhances oversight reporting to help ensure the success of the fintech partner programs.
• Supports the development and implementation of new fintech partner products and services, ensuring compliance considerations are incorporated from the outset and throughout the lifecycle.
• Develops collaborative, cross-functional action plans; works closely with management and business partners to interpret complex regulations, develop compliance strategies, and implement efficient compliance programs.
• Reviews internal and client-facing documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assesses changes to business processes, products, and technology to determine impact to the regulatory risk profile and the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Assesses changes to regulatory requirements and provides guidance to impacted business partners to ensure effective implementation.
• Monitors and investigates compliance-related issues, incidents, and complaints involving Bank sponsored partnerships; performs accurate root cause analysis; collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to address issues efficiently and effectively.
• Conducts meetings with business partners and senior management. Provides clear communication regarding the partners compliance management programs.
• Communicates risks across multiple partner programs and business functions.
• Leads special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.