This role supports the Compliance Operations & Advisory function within the company's Compliance Team, providing second-line oversight and day-to-day advisory support. The Compliance Analyst translates regulatory requirements into practical guidance, executes operational compliance reviews, and produces governance-ready documentation and reporting, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and supporting policy development.
Responsibilities
Provide compliance advisory support to business partners on consumer finance and payments requirements; document guidance, decisions, and follow-ups
Support the intake, tracking, and completion of Compliance Operations & Advisory work (advisory requests, reviews, and actions) using defined workflows and evidence standards
Perform second-line oversight reviews of complaint handling for higher-risk channels (e.g., CFPB, BBB, and executive escalations) and contribute to complaint trend and root-cause analysis
Support issues management governance by maintaining issue/action logs, validating remediation plans and evidence, and monitoring aging to closure
Participate in change management oversight by reviewing initiatives for compliance impacts, control readiness, and required approvals/escalations
Conduct pre-use compliance reviews of marketing and customer communications; identify required disclosures and risks (e.g., UDAAP, fair lending) and document results
Assist with product development compliance assessments for new products and material initiatives; coordinate inputs, maintain risk/control documentation, and track conditions for launch
Support third-party compliance activities for customer-facing vendors (e.g., due diligence documentation support, contract requirement tracking, ongoing monitoring)
Prepare clear written memos and governance-ready summaries (metrics, themes, escalations) for leadership and partner reporting
Assist in gathering and delivering relevant information for internal and external regulatory reviews, examinations, audits, or other supervisory events
Support additional compliance-related initiatives and projects as assigned
Requirements
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently or collaboratively
Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, laws, and compliance requirements applicable to consumer financial products and services
Experience in compliance operations/advisory, risk management, quality assurance, or other control/oversight activities (planning, documentation, analysis, and reporting)
Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear documentation, memos, and evidence packages
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple workstreams
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Analytical thinker with sound judgment and a proactive mindset; able to recommend practical solutions that mitigate risk and strengthen controls
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and provide effective challenge and recommend practical solutions to mitigate risk and enhance controls
High integrity, sound ethical judgment, and comfort escalating concerns when needed
A BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, legal studies, information systems, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in consumer finance, fintech, banking, or another regulated environment preferred
Experience supporting complaint management oversight, issues management, change management, marketing review, product compliance assessments, or third-party oversight is highly desirable
Benefits
Surrounding yourself with only the best and the brightest individuals
About the Company
Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless, interest-free installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible. The company is transforming payments and redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase the things they love while driving real impact on merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values. Sezzle is building an innovative, dynamic team passionate about creating more than just a transaction but a truly unique shopping journey.
Sezzle is a mission-driven fintech empowering the next generation with interest-free installment plans that enhance purchasing power online and in-store.
