Risk & Compliance Analyst

American First Finance; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American First Finance is seeking a proactive Risk & Compliance Analyst to support our compliance program, align with AFF's risk appetite, and ensure adherence to laws and regulations. This role partners with Legal, Operations, Business Risk, and senior leadership to identify emerging risks and strengthen the control environment.

The ideal candidate will conduct SLOD activities, perform testing and risk assessments, investigate issues, and assist with regulatory inquiries and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of consumer regulatory compliance or risk-related experience.
• Experience in Second Line of Defense functions.
• Familiarity with federal and state consumer protection laws.
• Strong investigative and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support SLOD oversight activities including CMS administration and issue management.
• Conduct compliance testing, monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Investigate, document compliance concerns, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits.
• Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and senior leadership on risk controls.
• Analyze regulatory developments and propose process improvements.
• Promote a culture of compliance and proactive risk management.
• Support ongoing compliance program initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Investigations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

CMS

Regulatory databases

Job description

Risk & Compliance Analyst

Description

Risk & Compliance Analyst

AFF Compliance is seeking a highly motivated Risk & Compliance Analyst to support and enhance our compliance program in alignment with AFF's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, providing risk-based guidance to business partners, and helping strengthen AFF's overall control environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can work independently while collaborating effectively across functions. This position will partner closely with teams across Legal, Operations, Business Risk, and senior leadership to identify emerging risks, drive process improvements, and contribute to the continued evolution of the compliance program. The role reports directly to the Regulatory Compliance Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute Second Line of Defense (SLOD) oversight activities, including Compliance Management System (CMS) administration, issue management, complaint management, regulatory change management, and third-party/vendor risk oversight.
• Conduct compliance testing, monitoring activities, and risk assessments to evaluate adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify, investigate, and document compliance concerns, partnering with stakeholders to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits by preparing documentation, conducting independent compliance reviews, and coordinating responses and deliverables.
• Collaborate with business partners to strengthen policies, procedures, and controls while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and evolving business risks.
• Analyze regulatory developments and emerging risks, providing recommendations to enhance compliance processes and controls.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management throughout the organization.
• Support ongoing compliance program initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of compliance, regulatory, legal, and operational risks, with an understanding of Second Line of Defense frameworks and practices.
• Experience conducting compliance testing, monitoring, risk assessments, or related assurance activities with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess risk, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to effectively challenge assumptions and influence outcomes through collaborative and constructive communication.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk.
• Growth mindset with a strong interest in developing a long-term career within Risk & Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in consumer regulatory compliance, risk management, internal audit, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting Second Line of Defense functions, including compliance testing, issue management, complaint management, regulatory change management, or regulatory oversight activities.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective remediation strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Important Notice

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management reserves the right to modify or assign duties as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or [phone] Ext. 1.