Legal and Compliance Operations Manager
@ Candidly

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Candidly

Candidly, founded in 2016, is a leader in AI-driven student debt and savings optimization. With a fully remote, international team, Candidly serves over 35 million Americans and partners with top employers, financial institutions, and retirement record keepers.

Job Summary

The Legal and Compliance Operations Manager will strengthen our legal and regulatory compliance framework amidst rapid growth in the financial services sector. You will manage the full compliance lifecycle from contract review to regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to regulations while utilizing AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contract Review & Legal Operations: Analyze vendor agreements, draft and review commercial contracts, maintain contract management systems, support legal counsel, and leverage AI tools for compliance monitoring.
  • Compliance Program Execution: Execute BSA/AML procedures, manage vendor risk assessments, update compliance policies, monitor regulatory changes, and prepare regulatory filings.
  • Customer and Stakeholder Support: Serve as a compliance subject matter expert, respond to customer inquiries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Vendor Risk Management: Lead vendor due diligence, coordinate assessments, maintain risk registries, and escalate high-risk findings.

Requirements

Candidates should have 5-8 years of operations experience, a strong background in executing compliance programs in financial services with expertise in BSA/AML procedures and vendor risk assessments. A bachelor's degree in business, law, or related field is required. Proficiency in contract management systems and legal research tools is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fintech or regulated environments, familiarity with global data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), certifications such as CIPP/US, and previous experience supporting regulatory examinations are a plus.

Background and EEOC

Candidly conducts comprehensive employment screening and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring a fair evaluation based on qualifications and merit.

Key skills/competency

Legal, Compliance, Operations, Contract Review, Vendor Risk, BSA, AML, Regulatory, Fintech, AI-Driven Tools

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How to Get Hired at Candidly

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Candidly's culture: Understand their mission and remote work philosophy.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight legal, compliance, and vendor risk expertise.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize AI-driven compliance and contract management experience.
  • Prepare for interviews: Discuss regulatory challenges and solutions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AI compliance tools documentation.
Study BSA/AML regulatory procedures thoroughly.
Practice contract analysis with real case studies.
Refresh knowledge on vendor risk assessment methodologies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing multi-project compliance tasks.
Explain collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Detail handling vendor disagreements effectively.
Illustrate decision-making during audit preparations.

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