Senior Compliance Program Analyst - Payment Network

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Compliance Program Analyst is responsible for providing support for the Compliance Management System (CMS) and Program requirements throughout the company and leading compliance-related initiatives. Works closely with departmental and cross functional leadership on all aspects of the CMS and Program including conducting risk assessments and creating and reviewing policies, procedures, standards, training, compliance controls, reporting, metrics, etc. Supports tracking of open compliance findings and facilitates response generation, information gathering, remediation, and escalation of findings with regulatory compliance (RegComp) and Velera Management. Partners with functional business leaders and management and/or their associates, to balance business needs and corporate standards through the creation of programs that address and reduce risk to the organization in a pragmatic manner.

Day In The Life:

• Lead, promote, and suggest improvements to the compliance framework, and support the enterprise-wide CMS under the direction of senior leadership.

• Build, monitor, test, and administer both standard and complex cross-channel regulatory risk assessments, procedures, policies, trainings, and standards as part of CMS activities, to include identifying, mitigating, and leading such activities.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance, responding to internal and external inquiries and requests for guidance, and identifying and anticipating the problems and product/solution needs of our internal departments and financial institutions.

• Prepare and provide timely updates for internal and external compliance reports and/or requests, such as due diligence requests.

• Work with and function as a liaison between business units to collect, report, and retain compliance documentation and reports.

• Participate in activities performed for compliance verification.

• Present substantive compliance, company, and industry updates and findings at Compliance Committee Meetings.

• Assist in leading internal efforts to communicate and ensure the organization remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations and any associated changes.

• Develop various compliance materials and resources for both internal employees and external clients, create regulatory training decks and materials, and conduct departmental training sessions.

• Lead and/or participate in special project teams supporting general business initiatives outside of the primary compliance function.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law or related subject areas or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Advanced degree preferred. Professional certification as a Regulatory Compliance Manager, paralegal, audit professional (CPA, CIA), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or in risk management preferred.

• Seven (7) years of experience in compliance required, preferably in a financial services environment with banking or credit union experience.

• Three (3) years of experience with compliance/CMS framework design and implementation required, preferably with consumer protection laws/regulations (TILA, ECOA, FCRA, Privacy/GLBA, SCRA, MLA, UDAAP/UDAP, etc.).

• Experience participating in sophisticated projects, and preparing deliverables for management, committees, executives, and business unit leaders required.

• Experience with payment systems and financial service industries related to the credit/debit card industry preferred.

• Experience with regulatory agencies, including knowledge of Federal Financial Institution Examination Council (FFIEC) requirements, preferred.

• Working knowledge of Reg E and Reg Z required.

• Working knowledge of writing policies, procedures, standards and of internal controls and monitoring

• Working knowledge of consumer financial protection regulations , NACHA and payments industry, and OFAC, BSA, GLBA, Patriot Act and other Federal or State laws that impact National Security requirements or privacy.

• Minimal travel may be required - 1 offsite meeting per year

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.   Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.