Compliance Specialist

ABOUT HAPPY MONEY 

Happy Money is designing a happier way of lending that helps borrowers achieve their goals and helps credit unions achieve greater impact. Our mission comes to life through our platform, which enables happier lending at scale by connecting consumers with financial institutions that keep their best interests at heart. Through this model, we also bring credit unions access to technology solutions, high-performing assets, and national reach to accelerate their impact on communities and help increase their strength and resilience. Backed by leading investors, Happy Money has helped over 300,000 borrowers since its inception – working with community-focused lending partners to fund more than $6 billion in loans*. Visit happymoney.com to learn more. *As of March 31, 2024

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining the company’s regulatory, legal, and policy compliance. The Compliance Specialist will support compliance staff as needed.  This role calls for someone who is excited about financial services, has exceptional attention to detail, and is ready to jump into challenges with a solution-oriented approach.

• Assists with the implementation of a comprehensive compliance program to ensure conformity with federal and state laws.  
• Stay familiar with the impact of any new laws and regulations, or amendments to existing regulations, on current operations and new products and services. 
• Acts as a resource to personnel for questions regarding regulatory issues. 
• Assists with the maintenance of a Compliance knowledge management site for easy access by staff.
• Assists with the review of all company forms, disclosures, consumer-facing publications, advertisements, and the website to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Reviews and provides initial responses to complaints received from third-party agencies such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and will provide monthly reporting to the applicable lending partners as required. 
• Assists in training content review and distribution through our learning management system.
• Supports external compliance examinations, routine licensing and reporting, and audits.
• Assists in the management of company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, Fair Lending Regulations, UDAAP, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC.

• 2+ years of similar or related experience; including time spent in preparatory positions.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills.
• Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on your own or as part of a team.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

• Association certifications such as CUNA, NAFCU, and ACAMS.

Happy Money is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Happy Money is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email peopleops@happymoney.com.