Director of Compliance

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Director of Compliance to build upon and scale our existing compliance program. This is a critical leadership role responsible for maturing VantageScore’s compliance program. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will own the strategic evolution of our compliance infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with in-house compliance experience who excels in both high-level strategy and detailed execution. You will be responsible for enhancing existing policies, implementing sophisticated systems, and managing key risk areas across the Company. 

You’ll partner closely with Legal, Data Science, Data & Technology, and business teams to ensure that the Company’s policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring align with relevant laws and regulations. The Director of Compliance will also be responsible for promoting a culture of integrity and ethical behavior throughout the organization.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office, preferably at our Washington, D.C. or South San Francisco, CA  location.

Key Responsibilities 

• Compliance Enhancement & Strategy 
  • Lead the continued development, implementation, and oversight of VantageScore’s enterprise compliance program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and other applicable requirements.
  • Review, refine, and draft corporate policies and procedures to ensure they remain best in-class, aligned with business objectives, and tailored to the organization’s operations and risk profile.
  • Assist with managing the compliance governance and reporting structure, providing clear and concise updates to executive leadership.
  • Lead compliance monitoring and risk assessment activities, identifying gaps and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Develop and implement monitoring mechanisms and metrics to track compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Stay current on federal and state laws and regulations related to the compliance program to ensure the organization’s compliance program is in compliance with all applicable legal requirements. 

• Substantive Compliance Management 
  • Intellectual Property and Licensing Compliance. Oversee and enhance compliance processes relating to the Company’s intellectual property, licensing agreements, and technology usage requirement. Coordinate compliance reviews, monitoring activities, and audits to ensure adherence to applicable contractual obligations and internal policies. 
  • Brand and Trademark Compliance Protection. Develop and administer processes to promote compliance with the Company’s trademark, branding, and intellectual property usage standards, including monitoring authorized use by third parties. 
  • Corporate Governance and Contractual Compliance. Support compliance with the Company’s governing agreements, corporate policies, and contractual obligations, including requirements related to corporate governance, external communications, and intellectual property protections. Identify and escalate potential compliance concerns and coordinate appropriate remediation with Legal.  
  • Antitrust and Competition Compliance. Support the continued development and implementation of the Company’s antitrust compliance program, including policies, training, risk assessments, monitoring, and compliance reviews. 
  • Privacy & Data Governance. Support the Company’s privacy and data governance programs, including monitoring regulatory developments, reviewing applicable policies, and collaborating with technical and business teams to strengthen compliance controls. 
  • Compliance Monitoring and Risk Management. Develop and maintain risk-based compliance monitoring, auditing, and reporting processes. Identify potential compliance gaps, recommend corrective action, and track remediation efforts in coordination with relevant stakeholders. 
  • Tax and Regulatory Compliance. Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and external advisers, as appropriate, to support compliance with applicable tax reporting, regulatory filing, and related obligations. 
  • Cross-Functional Partnership. Serve as the Legal team’s key advisor on compliance and ethics, working closely with HR, the Digital and Technology, Data Science, Product, and business teams. Build and deliver compliance training tailored to technical and business audiences.
  • Contribute to the review of new products, features, and vendor engagements. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., compliance, law, business, public policy, finance, data/technology, or related discipline). 
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience building data governance, privacy, and other compliance programs, preferably in financial services or fintech companies. 
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling compliance programs (not just maintaining them). 
• Strong working knowledge of privacy, data governance, and competition concepts. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with the regulatory environment for credit scoring, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and implementing regulations, and related model governance. 
• Experience with competition/antitrust and/or IP compliance in a tech or data-centric company. 
• Experience developing compliance audit protocols, monitoring third-party intellectual property or trademark use, and managing contractual compliance or remediation processes. 
• Background working closely with data science, engineering, and product teams. 
• IAPP privacy (CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT) and/or other compliance certifications. 

Key Attributes for Success 

• Generalist mindset with deep program-building chops. You know how to set a vision and roll up your sleeves to execute. 
• Comfort in ambiguity. You are comfortable working in an evolving regulatory landscape and triage risk and drive progress. 
• Business-practical orientation. You’ve learned from your prior in-house experience to aim for compliant enablement. 
• High integrity and discretion. You exercise strong judgment and sound advice under time or other constraints. 
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and leadership presence. You thrive in collaborative environments and are a clear communicator who earns trust across technical and non-technical groups. 

Additional 

• The expected total compensation range for this role is $180,000–$250,000, inclusive of base salary and bonus eligibility.
• Generous Benefits: 401(K) matched up to 7%, Flexible Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits, Monthly Team Events, Modern Work/Collaboration Spaces

Join Us and Be the Catalyst of Change in Fintech! Are you a compliance professional who has a deep passion for fintech? We invite you to take the leap and join our team. Together, let’s embark on a mission to redefine the industry and propel your career to new heights.