Here at Gaia, our employees are the foundation of our success. We believe it's super important that you are happy, healthy, and motivated.

As such, on top of a competitive market bench-marked salary, we offer private healthcare, fertility support and other benefits.

Additionally, we offer all new hires a set up budget in addition to an annual personal development budget to build your skills, knowledge, and potential. We’re working hard on our reward and recognition framework to make sure that those who are excelling above and beyond get what they deserve.

The Role

As our first US Compliance Analyst you will act as a subject matter expert on a diverse range of regulatory compliance issues that apply to Gaia’s US business. You’ll play a crucial role in guiding our Finance, Sales & Marketing and Product teams and senior managers through the compliance landscape. Your expertise will help ensure compliance is achieved in the design, deployment and distribution of Gaia’s innovative products.

What you will own

You will primarily be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Gaia’s US compliance program. This will involve:

• Executing compliance monitoring, testing, and other reviews in accordance with the established procedures and policies to provide ongoing independent assessment of compliance with applicable rules and regulations

• Managing Gaia’s reporting obligations in relation to its lending products

• Liaising with business leads to create management information and compliance reports

• Providing updates, training and education for management on federal and regional regulatory developments

• Reporting of risks and incidents, with root cause analysis and remediation activity

• Participating in specific risk-related committees to ensure that key actions are captured and followed up by the business as required as well as offering your own advice and suggestions to influence outcomes

You will also work closely with our Legal team to:

• Provide the business with advice and support on a range of compliance issues, including data protection, governance, AML/OFAC, Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act

• Review marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

• Conduct due diligence investigations on critical suppliers, brand partners, and other entities

• Help expand Gaia’s US footprint by supporting new market entry initiatives by:

  • conducting compliance surveys to understand applicable compliance laws in those states and markets; and

  • supporting applications for consumer credit licenses

You’ll be great if

• You have 4-6 years' experience in compliance testing, internal audit, or regulatory compliance at a consumer credit fintech

• You have the ability and willingness to comprehend and analyze consumer compliance laws and regulations

• You are proactive with a can-do attitude, taking ownership of resolving issues and driving projects

• You ensure you are helping to find solutions to move forward rather than only highlighting regulatory blockers

• You have excellent cross-functional communication abilities in an international environment

• You are eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business setting

• You are a strong individual contributor with effective collaboration skills at all levels within the organisation

• You are passionate for creating a world where everyone who wants a family gets a chance to try

Compensation Range: $70K - $80K