Risk & Compliance Analyst: Proactive Risk & Control Champion

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

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.