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Compliance Analyst

January Technologies, Inc.
locationNew York, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
At January, we bring humanity to consumer finance. Using data intelligence, we create trust and deliver better outcomes for consumers and creditors alike. Our mission is simple: expand access to credit while empowering consumers to achieve lasting stability and control of their financial lives.

About the role

We're hiring a new member of our Compliance team to be a key driver in elevating compliance from a regulatory necessity to a competitive advantage. As a Compliance Analyst, you'll be at the front lines of managing and optimizing our compliance processes, ensuring that January meets and exceeds client expectations. You'll own the execution of high-stakes compliance workflows while also identifying opportunities to make them more scalable, efficient, and automated.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on organization, operational excellence, and problem-solving. You'll work directly with clients, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders like our Operations and Product & Engineering teams, helping to strengthen our compliance infrastructure as we scale.

What You'll Do
  • Project manage external audits end-to-end.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and internal investigations of compliance issues, gathering stakeholder input to recommend and implement corrective action plans.
  • Analyze and report on internal QA programs to identify key areas for remediation and risk mitigation.
  • Maintain and update company Policies & Procedures, ensuring alignment with new compliance requirements as we grow.
  • Support key aspects of the vendor management program, including vendor audits and risk assessments.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate existing compliance operational processes.
  • Develop and deliver training to employees on compliance procedures and regulatory topics.
What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a compliance, legal operations, risk, or regulatory role at a high-growth, regulated technology company.
  • Proven organizational and project management skills and the ability to execute under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to explain concepts clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Problem solver with systems thinker - you spot systemic compliance challenges and proactively seek to improve processes
  • Balances execution with continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills in working with other teams to get to the root of an issue and come to a solution.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with SQL or compliance automation tools
  • Understanding of AI-driven compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with regulatory audit processes in financial services
We encourage you to apply if you value
  • Opportunities for growth and a high level of ownership.
  • An interest in improving the experiences of an underserved population
  • Learning new subject matter rapidly.
  • Wanting to make an impact and a difference at the company.