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A Day in the Life We are seeking an exceptional, energetic and proactive compliance professional, with a law degree, whose passionate about promoting a strong culture of compliance to join our team. In this role you will help further develop and operationalize Lendistry’s cutting-edge compliance program. You will make strong partnerships throughout Lendistry to conceive and execute a strategy that ensures compliance while supporting innovation. Lendistry: Who We Are We’re proud to be the nation’s largest minority-led, tech-savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), our mission is all about creating economic opportunities and fueling growth for small business owners and their communities. Join us as we pave the way with innovative financing and financial education! What You’ll Be Doing Develop, implement and oversee aspects of Lendistry’s regulatory compliance program. Stay abreast of emerging changes to laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, trends and industry best practices and assess potential impact on the company’s products and services. Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations to help maintain a robust compliance program that aligns with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and industry standards. Perform or assist in compliance program testing, monitoring and audits to assess adherence to compliance obligations. Assist in annual review and update of compliance policies and related procedures. Help design and implement cutting-edge BSA/AML, sanctions, and consumer protection compliance policies, tailored specifically for the unique and evolving challenges within the Fintech space. Assist in the identification of compliance risks, red flags and help develop compliance risk controls and mitigation plans. Serve as the subject matter expert on data privacy-related laws, to assist in the continued improvement of company’s privacy program. Support cross functional teams in the ideation, development, review and update of the company’s products and related policies, processes and reporting. Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective action plans for issue resolution. Drive execution of compliance objectives and goals. Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Law degree (JD) required. 8+ years’ experience in a compliance role in a Fintech and/or financial services firm, with extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment in consumer lending, mortgage, commercial lending, payments, privacy, and cybersecurity. Entrepreneurial mindset and the demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Training in process management methodology (e.g., Sigma certification) preferred. Proficient in consumer lending, mortgage and commercial lending laws and regulations. Ideally, expertise should include handling matters involving: BSA/AML, OFAC, ECOA, EFTA/Reg E, UDAAP, FCRA, TCPA, FDCPA, MLA, SCRA, TILA, Reg Z and other federal and state lending, servicing, data privacy and data security laws and regulations. Mortgage industry standards (e.g. FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, HUD, and Fair Lending Guidelines) and lending guidelines (e.g. Conventional, FHA, VA, Non-QM, etc.). Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory frameworks and to effectively design, implement and manage key compliance programs such as auditing, training, reporting and operations. Analytical and problem-solving experience with the ability to deep dive into the details while maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance of output. Comfortable balancing multiple, competing priorities and changes in scope/direction with attention to detail and a high degree of personal accountability, quality, accuracy, integrity and trust. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional leadership and relationship management skills. Strong critical and analytical thinking, decision making, and innovative problem-solving skills. Ability to adapt in challenging and changing situations, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects across multiple business units at one time. Experience with implementation and administration of GRC Software. Demonstrated change management knowledge and application. Why You'll Love Working Here: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Generous Paid Time Off. Birthday Day Off. 12 Paid Company Holidays. 401(k) Match. FSA and HSA. Paid Life Insurance. Paid Disability Insurance. Pet Insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Professional Development Courses. In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks. Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices). In Office Engagement Activities. COMPENSATION RANGE The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$180,000-205,000

annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience, and state of residence. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the interview process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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