Minimum 5+ years of banking experience., Knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulations such as Reg E, NACHA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, SCRA/MLA, Regulation CC, TISA., Exceptional communication skills and ability to work independently., Eager to learn, collaborative, and adaptable to a fluid environment..
Key responsibilities:
Assist in delivering the Compliance Management System for the bank.
Conduct due diligence, monitoring, and review of payment activities and related operations.
Work with fintech partners and internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support regulatory exams and audits, and contribute to compliance risk assessments.
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We are building the bank we want to see in the world.
Since 1928, we’ve worked tirelessly to serve as the financial foundation for the most innovative businesses. From our early days supporting local agricultural interests to our industry-leading financial services platform, we are a leading business banking, personal banking, and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) partner for builders and innovators.
At Lead Bank, we believe experience is everything. Our executive team, composed of fintech leaders, local banking experts with strong community ties, and senior financial and marketing executives, has extensive experience driving fintech innovation and navigating complex banking regulations. When we say extensive, we mean it: we successfully built one of only a few de-novo banks in the US in the last two decades. This work inspired us to create a technology platform capable of enabling financial services not just for one company, but for everyone.
We’ve worked for years to make this belief a reality, forging a unique blend of talent and culture that combines regulatory expertise with modern technology. Our new Partner Platform provides fintechs and other companies with a seamless, flexible, and secure foundation to create and scale new financial solutions tailored to their customers’ needs.
Today, our mission is to define what’s possible in banking. While we remain committed to Kansas City, we’re dedicated to supporting builders and innovators everywhere with our combination of industry-leading expertise and reliable, resilient technology.
Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. We operate an FDICinsured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, we have offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, where our technical, product, design, and legal teams operate.
We are built for a constantly evolving financial landscape, where new ventures and technological advancements emerge daily. Guided by a team of entrepreneurs and technologists with decades of experience navigating intricate banking and payments regulations, Lead blends regulatory and technological expertise to help our fintech partners scale their operations with compliance and creativity.
Simply put, Lead offers the essential attributes that every fintech seeks in a partner bank. First, unparalleled technical expertise from a distinguished team of developers with an extensive understanding of the banking and payments systems. Second, oversight expertise, automated compliance systems, and bespoke program management to navigate the evershifting regulatory landscape. Finally, a commitment to transparency and operational rigor to ensure everyone’s money does what it’s supposed to do.
Role Description:
Lead is seeking a dynamic, selfmotivated compliance professional to join our Compliance Team. Lead views regulatory compliance as a key driver of innovation and this position presents a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in continuing to build and implement our forward thinking compliance strategy.
The Payments Compliance ITM Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Compliance Officer in the delivery of the Compliance Management System (CMS). The role will have a primary focus in conducting daytoday due diligence, monitoring and review related to the bank’s payment activities, in addition to lending, deposit, and operational activities as it relates to the Bank’s Banking as a Service (BaaS) fintech partner programs. Further duties can be assigned at any time due to expanded activities from the bank, its partners, or regulators.
In this role you will:
Work closely with the Compliance Officer, other business lines, and Fintech partners to ensure consideration and accurate implementation of controls and processes necessary to meet regulatory compliance requirements
Maintain proficient knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including, but not limited to, Reg E, NACHA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, SCRAMLA, Reg CC, TISA, and other federal consumer protection legislation and regulations
Conduct interviews and meetings with responsible Fintech Partner key stakeholders to gain an overall understanding of their Compliance Management System
Review business unit and Fintech partner policies and procedures for adherence to laws and regulations and recommends changes based on risks identified or changes in laws and regulations
Monitor compliance related Partner controls and key risk indicators to identify weaknesses, research issues, and makes recommendations for remediation where required
Conduct transaction and accountlevelloanlevel testing for adherence to applicable (Fintech partner) control requirements on a scheduled andor ad hoc basis
Assist the business unitFintech partner in the development of action plans and corrective action associated with monitoringreview findings, as necessary
Develop effective working relationships with department employees, other business units, and Fintech partners
Supportive resource to the business units for questions related to consumer protection laws and regulations
Contribute to the completion of annual compliance risk assessments for the bank and BaaS partners, as needed
Assist in the coordination of, and preparation for, regulatory agency exams, and external auditsreviews
Participate in bank initiatives and projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Demonstrate the values of Lead Bank and set a personal example for team members to follow
Qualifications:
Minimum 5+ years of banking experience
Have knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including, but not limited to Reg E, NACHA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, SCRAMLA, Regulation CC, TISA, and other federal consumer protection legislation and regulations
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills
Ability to make judgements based on information provided
Ability to work and complete tasks with minimal direct supervision
Eager to learn and achieve proficiency
Are curious, have humility, are open to learning and approach your work with a growth mindset
Thrive working in a fluid environment with high autonomy
Love to collaborate to get to the best, most efficient outcome
Embody the growth mindset and bring a selfdriven and selfstarter mentality to your work
What we offer:
At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles, to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life
Competitive compensation, including opportunities for equity grants and cash bonus, based on experience, geographic location, and role
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth
*Lead Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on geographical market location, jobrelated knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone 1: $95,000 $115,000 (SFBay Area, NYC, Seattle, LA)
Zone 2: $92,000 $103,000 (Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Denver, Boston, Washington DC, San Diego, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Miami)
Zone 3: $65,000 $78,000 (Other US Metros)
Required profile
Experience
Level of experience:Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Financial Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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