Summary: The Compliance Assurance Manager will play a vital role in the Compliance Department by assisting Sr. Manager with leading activities to support ongoing monitoring & testing of the Compliance Program. This person will also handle privacy queries, including data subject rights requests.

This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 1-2 days per week at our Buffalo Grove, IL location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position. #LinkedIn-Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing a risk-based regulatory compliance monitoring & testing framework.
• Assist in developing and completing the annual Compliance Monitoring & Testing plan, ensuring coverage for existing and new regulations, changes to existing regulations, and any audit or exam findings.
• Design and evaluate the operating effectiveness of controls, assess identified findings, resolve root causes, propose risk ratings in accordance with internal guidelines and standards, and draft recommendations and reports.
• Document test results and reporting metrics in GRC Tool and central repository.
• Help facilitates the assignment and execution of issue closure verification testing to ensure testing conforms to guidelines and standards, work papers are complete and accurate, and the testing is completed promptly.
• Assist in developing and documenting detailed test scripts covering the testing of controls and transactions to assess adherence to compliance/risk rules.
• Implement and present reporting of key performance and company-wide key risk indicators.
• Review and propose amendments (as needed) and implement policies, procedures, manuals, systems, and training, where appropriate, due to changes in regulation, industry practice, or otherwise.
• Identify and lead opportunities to optimize tools/technology to enable inquisitive work as needed.
• Support ongoing audits and reviews.
• Assist with other compliance initiatives as needed.
• Respond to privacy rights requests from consumers, clients, or employees promptly.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years in risk, compliance, internal audit, or related financial services roles.
• Compliance, Privacy, AML Certification.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer compliance, AML/OFAC, payments, and e-money regulations.
• Experience in Compliance Testing or Internal Audit.
• Strong communication, planning, project management, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate business needs into technical reports.
• Proficient in analyzing data for leadership insights.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and navigate the organization.
• Strategic thinker with tactical implementation skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and continuous improvement focus.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and tackle novel issues.
• Compliance, Privacy, AML Certification.

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for 105,000 to 120,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, business needs, and market demand. Our competitive benefits includes medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) matching, open PTO, generous parental leave, and more! Our job titles may span more than one career level. All candidates are encouraged to apply.