Regulatory Compliance Manager na LendKey

Description

LendKey is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our Compliance team. This role is critical in ensuring that the company remains compliant with federal and state consumer financial services laws and regulations. The Compliance Manager will primarily oversee vendor risk management, lead monitoring and testing efforts, and support regulatory and audit examinations.  The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial services compliance, loan review, vendor risk management, and operational auditing within the financial services industry, with the ability to work cross-functionally to support the company’s Compliance Management System. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Vendor Risk Management

• Administer LendKey’s vendor onboarding and oversight processes. 
• Conduct due diligence reviews for new and existing vendors.
• Coordinate risk assessments for third-party service providers and ensure documentation is complete and current.
• Facilitate remote audits and track remediation of identified risks.
• Maintain reporting of onboarding progress, relationship managers, and due diligence completion rates.

Compliance Monitoring & Testing

• Implement and execute risk-based monitoring and testing plans in accordance with LendKey’s Compliance Management System. 
• Perform routine testing of operational controls, including credit reporting, consumer complaints, and servicing activities. 
• Document findings, escalate issues, and validate remediation efforts.
• Prepare and deliver periodic reports to the Risk and Compliance Committee and business line management.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory exams, and special reviews.

Regulatory Guidance & Compliance Program Support

• Monitor changes in consumer financial services laws and regulations and advise business partners on implementation requirements.
• Contribute to compliance policy development, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a compliance subject matter resource for lending, servicing, and operational teams.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, legal studies, or related field.
• CRCM or similar professional certification is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight in financial services, preferably with exposure to loan origination and servicing.
• Strong experience with compliance monitoring/testing programs.
• In-depth knowledge of required regulatory frameworks established under CFPB and NCUA guidelines, state consumer protection laws, and applicable banking regulations.
• Experience with compliance management platforms (e.g., GRC tools).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Culture:

Strong desire to work for a mission-based organization that emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional customer service and aligned with our core values: Truthful at all times; Helpful to teammates, clients, and customers; Present, committed & engaged to their teams and work; Driven to be courageous to make an impact; and Diligent & conscientious in executing every element of work. 

Why Join LendKey?

• Welcoming Environment: Work from our modern Blue Ash office, just steps from Summit Park, with the ability to work remotely.
• Growth & Opportunity: Be part of a company that values professional development and encourages new ideas.
• Community Impact: Join a team that supports local communities and social responsibility.
• Creative & Transparent Culture: An open, collaborative environment that values innovation and honest communication.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional wellness coverage for your overall well-being.
• Unlimited PTO: Flexible time off to support work-life balance.
• Stock Options: Opportunity to share in the company’s growth and success.

What We Do:

LendKey offers a comprehensive digital platform for private student loans, student loan refinancing, and home improvement loans, allowing community-based financial institutions to expand their portfolios and serve more borrowers without increasing infrastructure. Through our ALIRO platform, lenders can efficiently participate in, buy, and sell loans, streamlining portfolio diversification and capital deployment.

For financial institutions, LendKey provides turnkey solutions that include:

· End-to-end loan origination and servicing expertise

· Seamless access to a national network of lending partners

· Advanced risk mitigation and compliance support

· Opportunities to efficiently deploy capital and diversify portfolios

For borrowers, LendKey delivers:

· Access to affordable, competitive student loan products from trusted local lenders

· A simple, transparent digital application and servicing experience

· The benefits of community-focused lending with the convenience of modern technology

LendKey’s network lending model empowers both lenders and borrowers, bridging the gap between local values and national reach.

LendKey is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. LendKey offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected]. Visit Lendkey.com for more information.