About the job
At NerdWallet, we are dedicated to providing clarity in financial decisions, and our mission is fueled by our exceptional team of Nerds. We cultivate an inclusive, flexible, and transparent culture that empowers our team members to grow, take calculated risks, and express their true selves (cape optional). Whether you choose to work remotely or in the office, we support your optimal work style. We prioritize your well-being, professional development, and ability to make a meaningful impact, because when one Nerd excels, we all benefit.
As the Regulatory Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Company’s Compliance Management System (CMS). This position will emphasize the implementation and execution of compliance monitoring, testing programs, risk assessments, and policy governance within a vibrant fintech environment.
This position is ideal for a compliance expert who excels at building frameworks, refining processes, and collaborating closely with the business as the CMS matures. Previous experience in consumer lending and insurance is highly desirable.
This role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Your Impact:
Enhance and support the Company’s recently launched Compliance Management System (CMS), focusing on risk assessments, monitoring, issue management, and governance processes.
Execute compliance monitoring and testing across various business lines including marketing, product, operations, and third-party vendors, document findings, and assist with remediation efforts.
Contribute to enterprise compliance risk assessments, which encompass risk identification, scoring, and tracking of issue mitigation.
Aid in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date, practical, and aligned with regulatory standards.
Stay informed on regulatory changes impacting fintech, consumer lending, and insurance products, providing actionable compliance guidance to Legal and Compliance Management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance controls into business processes and facilitate scalable growth.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program.
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, risk management, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial services or fintech.
Proficient in compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and policy governance.

