Senior Analyst, Compliance Testing & Third-Party Risk Management

Abovelending; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Above Lending, a next-generation financial services company, seeks a detail‑oriented professional to support compliance testing and third‑party risk processes. This hybrid Chicago role offers cross‑functional exposure and growth opportunities, focusing on BSA/AML/OFAC controls, vendor risk, and regulatory compliance across the lending space.

The candidate will evolve into a strategic contributor, leveraging hands‑on experience in compliance testing and risk management to safeguard the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk or a related discipline.
• Experience in compliance testing, third‑party risk management, vendor management, audit, or related risk functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular testing of applicable BSA/AML/OFAC and consumer obligations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Document testing results, identify issues, and support corrective action and resolution.
• Assist in managing the company’s third‑party risk management program, supporting processes and documentation.
• Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments for vendors, focusing on security, financial health, and compliance posture.
• Support vendor onboarding ensuring contracts and risk documentation are complete and compliant.
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes and best practices in third‑party risk management.
• Prepare summary reports and dashboards for leadership to communicate findings and trends.

Skills

Compliance testing

Vendor management

Third-party risk

Audit & risk

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Risk

Job description

Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company helping everyday Americans break the cycle of high-cost debt and move toward a stronger financial future. Through customized lending solutions, competitive rates, and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help our clients achieve financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible; backed by a culture grounded in compliance and ethics, and technology built around the people we serve.

We are growing quickly, and we are looking for new collaborators to help us reach the next level.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to support our compliance testing and third-party risk processes. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in compliance testing, vendor management, or risk testing functions in the financial services industry, who’s ready to grow into a more strategic and visible contributor.

You’ll support critical functions that ensure regulatory compliance and effective third‑party oversight, helping to safeguard the company and its customers. This is a high‑impact role with cross‑functional exposure and opportunities for growth.

This is a hybrid role, 3‑days a week, in downtown Chicago, IL.

• Lead regular testing of applicable BSA/AML/OFAC and consumer obligations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Document testing results, identify issues and gaps, determine corrective action, and support issue tracking and resolution.
• Assist in managing the company’s third‑party risk management (TPRM) program by supporting processes, maintaining documentation, and monitoring controls.
• Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments for vendors, focusing on areas like security practices, financial health, and compliance posture.
• Support vendor onboarding by ensuring contracts and risk‑related documentation are complete and compliant with company policies.
• Stay up‑to‑date on key regulatory changes and best practices related to third‑party risk management.
• Prepare summary reports and dashboards for leadership to communicate testing findings, open issues, and vendor risk trends.
• Assist in building, configuring, and optimizing the GRC platform to automate compliance testing, centralize vendor risk assessments, and streamline issue management.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for SCRA and OFAC compliance, providing regulatory guidance

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in compliance testing, third‑party risk management, vendor management, audit, or related risk and compliance functions within the banking, financial services, or fintech industries.
• Working knowledge of consumer lending regulations is preferred; willingness to learn and develop expertise in this area is essential.
• Professional certifications such as CRCM, CTPRP, CTPRA, or similar are preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and engage with external vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using compliance, governance, risk management, or reporting systems.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to build subject matter expertise in compliance, regulatory risk, and third‑party risk management.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.

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