Braviant Holdings
Director of Compliance
TLDR
Lead the development and implementation of a scalable compliance program for a consumer lending business, shaping regulatory strategy with a hands-on, cross-functional team.
Title: Director of Compliance
Function: Legal & Compliance
Reports to: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Level: Associate / Mid-Level
Location: Addison, TX (5 days/week in-office)
Please note: This position is open to candidates within commuting distance to the DFW metro area only. Applicants must reside in Texas and be authorized to work in the United States. Applications from candidates outside of Texas will not be considered at this time. While we appreciate interest from all applicants, Braviant Holdings is unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Who We Are
We are a lean team of approximately 40 people. Everyone rolls up their sleeves here, including
this role.
About the Role
Provide hands-on, comprehensive support and guidance to business partners and
senior leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory obligations.
Track evolving financial laws and translate them into actionable product and operational
requirements.
Implement and oversee controls across critical business processes to mitigate
compliance, operational, and reputational risks.
Lead cross-functional working groups to drive compliance initiatives.
Advise the business on new products, features, model developments, and other
business and operational initiatives.
Oversee and execute risk assessments, monitoring, and testing.
Administer the vendor management program, including conducting due diligence and
third-party risk analysis.
Oversee the investigation of and response to consumer complaints and regulatory
inquiries.
Develop and implement our compliance strategy and roadmap.
Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholders, the compliance committee,
and key strategic partners.
Think strategically to identify opportunities and recommend strategies, policies, and
procedures that align with the company’s objectives.
Manage and refine our compliance training program.
Manage and refine our policies and procedures.
Lead and develop a team of compliance professionals.
Monitor and test the effectiveness of our compliance initiatives and identify opportunities
to enhance and streamline processes.
Oversee the regulatory complaint response and dispute management process including
intake and triage, investigation, drafting responses and resolution and redress.
Conduct routine internal compliance audits and prepare reports for regulatory bodies,
executives, and other stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with new financial products and third-party vendor
relationships.
What You Will Bring
7+ years of Compliance experience in banking or consumer financial services.
Specialized and thorough knowledge of consumer financial services, including the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Truth in Lending
Act/Regulation Z (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act/Regulation B (ECOA), and Fair
Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) required; knowledge of BSA/AML/KYC preferred.
Demonstrated experience with external auditors and regulators, including interacting
with regulatory agencies and representing the company during audits, exams, and
agency actions.
Prior experience with compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting.
Proven track record of designing and implementing robust compliance programs and
controls and building effective relationships across organizations.
Ability to stay informed of regulatory developments and emerging trends and
communicate relevant impacts to the company.
BA required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CRCM, ACAMS)
preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead a team.
Self-motivated, able to prioritize, and comfortable working both collaboratively and
autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.
Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn our systems.
Humble hustle – a strong work ethic and hands-on approach.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, including PTO, sick time, and 13 company holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Participation in annual discretionary bonus plan
Regular team and company gatherings
Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, IL, privately held Braviant Holdings, LLC is a leading
provider of tech-enabled consumer credit products that combine breakthrough technology and
cutting-edge machine learning to transform how people access credit online. Our next-
generation approach to lending reduces credit barriers and creates a Path to Prime®, helping
millions of underbanked consumers build credit history, reduce their cost of borrowing, and take
control of their personal finances. Braviant has been named multiple times to the Inc. 5000 list
of fastest growing private companies and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work.
provider of tech-enabled consumer credit products that combine breakthrough technology and
cutting-edge machine learning to transform how people access credit online. Our next-
generation approach to lending reduces credit barriers and creates a Path to Prime®, helping
millions of underbanked consumers build credit history, reduce their cost of borrowing, and take
control of their personal finances. Braviant has been named multiple times to the Inc. 5000 list
of fastest growing private companies and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work.
We are a lean team of approximately 40 people. Everyone rolls up their sleeves here, including
this role.
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Compliance to support our consumer lending
business. Reporting to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer and based in our Dallas
office, you will be responsible for supporting all areas of compliance as we build and scale our
U.S. operations. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team and
will have the opportunity to drive our compliance framework forward and help shape our long-
term regulatory strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
business. Reporting to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer and based in our Dallas
office, you will be responsible for supporting all areas of compliance as we build and scale our
U.S. operations. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team and
will have the opportunity to drive our compliance framework forward and help shape our long-
term regulatory strategy.
senior leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory obligations.
requirements.
compliance, operational, and reputational risks.
business and operational initiatives.
third-party risk analysis.
inquiries.
and key strategic partners.
procedures that align with the company’s objectives.
to enhance and streamline processes.
intake and triage, investigation, drafting responses and resolution and redress.
executives, and other stakeholders.
relationships.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Truth in Lending
Act/Regulation Z (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act/Regulation B (ECOA), and Fair
Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) required; knowledge of BSA/AML/KYC preferred.
with regulatory agencies and representing the company during audits, exams, and
agency actions.
controls and building effective relationships across organizations.
communicate relevant impacts to the company.
preferred.
autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.
Compensation at Braviant is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process. In addition, we provide:
Braviant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
401(k) with company contribution
Health Insurance
Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage
team and company gatherings
Regular team and company gatherings
Paid Time Off
Generous paid time off, including PTO, sick time, and 13 company holidays
Braviant Holdings provides innovative, tech-driven consumer credit products that utilize advanced machine learning to enhance online access to credit. Targeting underbanked consumers, Braviant aims to lower credit barriers and facilitate a Path to Prime®, enabling users to improve their credit history and manage their finances more effectively.
Director of Compliance