What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Officer, Marketing & Advisory position at Varo Bank?
Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us.
As the Compliance Officer, Marketing & Advisory, you will be critical to delivering exceptional products and marketing materials, while ensuring compliance with applicable consumer protection requirements.
We’re looking for someone who has a growth mindset, is a self-starter, and enjoys a fast-paced working environment. This person will have a strong handle on consumer compliance regulations and product development in a financial services environment, and enjoys working creatively to solve business problems in a compliant manner. This is a great opportunity to join the compliance team at the first all-digital bank to receive a national banking charter.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to understand new products to review advertising and marketing materials for compliance with applicable laws, including Reg DD, Reg Z, Privacy laws including TCPA, and UDAAP
- Collaborate with Marketing on development and maintenance of the Compliance Marketing Guidelines, which operates as the Bank’s guide for marketing and advertising materials
- Review and edit marketing and advertising copy for social media, print, billboards, radio, TV, and marketing partnerships to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including Reg DD, Reg Z, UDAAP/UDAP, FCRA, TCPA, etc
- Advise the business on compliance requirements and related controls Collaborate with the Product and Operations teams on the development of products, services, and processes to build compliance into the products from the start
- Review and edit FAQs, procedures, and training programs related to deposit and lending products and services
- Perform analysis, reporting, determine root cause, and report periodically, with a focus on identifying patterns and areas of improvement within Compliance and business partners that could lead to customer harm
- Consumer compliance experience with deposits and/or open-end credit in the Banking/ FinTech space
- Ability to communicate positively with members of various internal teams and regulators
- Experience providing compliance advice to all levels of management
- A passion for and dedication to detail
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and thought-leadership
- Regulatory knowledge and interpretation skills in a technology environment
- Great writing skills-crafting creative solutions with marketing partners
- Working knowledge of a Compliance Management System
- CRCM is preferred, but not required
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We recognize not everyone will have all of these requirements. If you meet most of the criteria above and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you!
About Varo Varo launched in 2017 with the vision to bring the best of fintech into the regulated banking system. We’re a new kind of bank – all-digital, mission-driven, FDIC-insured, and designed around the modern American consumer. As the first consumer fintech to be granted a national bank charter in 2020, we make financial inclusion and opportunity for all a reality by empowering everyone with the products, insights, and support they need to get ahead. Through our core product offerings and suite of customer-first features, we aim to address a broad range of consumer needs while profitably serving underserved communities that have been historically excluded from the traditional financial system. We are growing quickly in our hub locations of San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Charlotte along with colleagues located across the country. We have been recognized among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Forbes’ Fintech 50, and earned the No. 7 spot on Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies across the country. Varo. A bank for all of us. Our Core Values - Customers First - Take Ownership - Respect - Stay Curious - Make it Better Learn more about Varo by following us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/varomoney Instagram - www.instagram.com/varobank LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/varobank Varo is an equal opportunity employer. Varo embraces diversity and we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Beware of fraudulent job postings! Varo will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide work with Varo. If you suspect you have received a phony offer, please e-mail careers@varomoney.com with the pertinent information and contact information. CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants: https://www.varomoney.com/privacy-legal/
For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all US-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Per applicable law, the salary range for this role is $70,000 - $120,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors as well as candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the identified range. This role is also eligible for a bonus, equity, and competitive benefits.
Salary : $70,000 - $120,000
