Compliance Director - Auditor

FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!

The Opportunity
 

"We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Director - Auditor to lead our organization’s compliance audit function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s business activities and operations are compliant with all applicable regulations, internal policies, and industry standards. You will also oversee audit activities, assess risk, and guide improvements to compliance processes. As a senior leader within the compliance and audit teams, you will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s risk management framework, helping maintain a strong culture of compliance, and driving continuous improvement in internal controls and auditing practices. This position involves building, execution, and oversight of quality assurance and risk management processes and controls for Business-to-Business (B2B) analytic product development and deployment and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) web-based financial education services.” – VP, Business Operations.

What You’ll Contribute

• Audit oversight, Compliance risk assessment, policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, reporting and communication, training and education, internal controls evaluation and continuous improvement (Continuously monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging compliance risks to update audit plans and compliance programs. Recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and mitigate risks.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of auditors and compliance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Independently manage and perform compliance reviews and audits of FICO’s internal business processes and perform compliance reviews of FICO’s third-party vendors while adhering to an established cadence.

• Manage third party reviews of FICO, including regulatory compliance reviews.

• Develop strong, productive working relationships with internal customers. As a trusted advisor to various business units, maintain a strong grasp of the evolving FICO business model, processes, systems, and associated controls; propose and influence positive change in these areas.

• Monitor and escalate as warranted all open compliance findings until satisfactorily resolved.  Prepare reports for senior management on the results and performance of the Compliance Program.  Make recommendations to improve processes, lessen risks to the business, and improve future audit results.

• Liaise with FICO’s Corporate Legal Department on developments in State and Federal laws, regulations and policies that could impact the business, including industry best practices related to consumer protection and data security and privacy.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or related field preferred. A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or CCEP) is a plus.

• Experience in a compliance role; preferably in a highly regulated industry.

• Good experience in compliance, auditing, or risk management, with experience in a leadership role.

• Extensive experience in managing compliance audits in a complex, regulated environment (e.g., financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology).

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and risk management practices.

• Familiarity with tools and technologies used in auditing and compliance, including audit management software, data analytics tools, and regulatory reporting systems.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, influencing senior leadership, and driving change within an organization.

• Good judgment, organizational and analytical skills and keen attention to detail, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.  Very high commitment to accuracy, thoroughness, and polish of work.

• Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office products including Excel Pivot Tables.

• Willingness and ability to research and develop technology solutions to enhance operational efficiencies.

• Willingness and ability to learn FICO® Scores business, including basics of the product line; regulatory environment; product management practices and philosophy; basics of analytic and software development and deployment; end-user applications of products and services.

• Work experience in the consumer lending industry helpful but not required.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.

• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.

• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.

• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.

• The targeted base pay range for this role is: $121,000 to $190,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.
   

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Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.  You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

•    Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.

•    Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.

•    Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.  Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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