Associate, Compliance Risk

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

The Associate, Compliance Risk will be responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance programs, ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and management of compliance risks.

• Collaborate with the compliance risk team to design, implement, and enhance compliance programs, policies, and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and mitigate identified risks.
• Establish and execute ongoing monitoring and testing procedures to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing compliance activities to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance reports, including findings, recommendations, and progress updates for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as legal, finance, internal audit, and operations, to ensure a coordinated approach to compliance risk management.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance compliance processes, controls, and frameworks to promote a culture of compliance excellence.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

• Ability to assess and learn complex regulatory requirements and identify potential compliance risks.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in work and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with compliance management systems or technology tools is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
• Experience working in a Fintech, ensuring compliance and risk oversight of the development and implementation of innovative solutions and digital platforms.
• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field.

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