Compliance Specialist

 

PublicSquare Company Values

1. We are united in our commitment to freedom and truth - that's what makes us Americans.
2. We will always protect the family unit and celebrate the sanctity of every life.
3. We believe small business and the communities who support them are the backbone of our economy.
4. We believe in the greatness of this Nation and will always fight to defend it.
5. Our Constitution is non-negotiable - government isn't the source of our rights, so it can't take them away.

This is a full-time W2 position.

PublicSquare is America's leading commerce and payments ecosystem that serves customers and businesses that value life, family, and freedom. PublicSquare operates under three segments: Marketplace, Financial Technology, and Brands. The primary mission of the Marketplace segment is to help consumers “shop their values” and put purpose behind their purchases. PublicSquare leverages data and insights from the Marketplace to assess its customers’ needs and provide wholly-owned quality financial products and brands. PublicSquare’s Financial Technology segment includes Credova, a consumer financing and payments company. PublicSquare’s Brands segment consists of D2C companies, like EveryLife, a premium life-affirming baby products company.

Role Overview:

Our Compliance Team plays a critical role in supporting Credova’s growth while maintaining a strong foundation of compliance and risk management and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

As Credova continues to scale, we are looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This position reports up to the Compliance Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career compliance professional to gain hands-on experience with our business and compliance controls, while building valuable skills in the rapidly evolving fintech industry.

The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for executing operational tasks critical to Credova’s Compliance Management System (CMS). You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance standards are met, risks are mitigated, and corrective actions are effectively implemented. 

If you are interested in developing your compliance career in a supportive and high-impact role, then this job may be right for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform compliance testing using our GRC software in accordance with CMS standards.
• Analyze testing results and review findings with Compliance management.
• Identify compliance exceptions and issues, collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective action plans and ensure timely completion.
• Present testing outcomes and updates to the Credova Compliance Committee.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and provide risk-based feedback on testing framework improvements.
• Investigate, research, and resolve regulated customer complaints across multiple channels, drafting response proposals for internal review.
• Track complaints and corrective actions using GRC tools, assigning and monitoring tasks as needed.
• Analyze trends in customer complaints and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support licensing activities via NMLS, including the acquisition and maintenance of Credova’s lending licenses and interactions with third-party vendors.
• Participate in regulatory audits and special projects while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in compliance, risk management, legal, or audit roles within a financial institution, Fintech, BNPL provider, or payments company.
• Familiarity with banking or consumer finance regulations strongly preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a cross-functional mindset.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills to handle compliance testing, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Proficiency with GRC platforms and tools a bonus (e.g., LogicGate, RSA Archer).
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new software systems used in Fintech operations.
• Interest in Fintech innovation and evolving compliance challenges in BNPL and a desire to learn and grow.

 What we offer:

• Insurance: The company covers 100% of the premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, with some plans including an HSA with a company contribution.  
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 4%. 
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. 
• Make More Babies: Paid Parental Leave and a $5,000 Baby Bonus when you grow your family. 
• Savings: Discounts on our brands. 
• Recognition: Rewards and recognition bonuses. 
• Free Speech: Ability to respectfully express your views, even on sensitive topics. 
• More to Come!