When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Senior Associate, Compliance Risk will be responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance programs, ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
 

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the compliance risk team to design, implement, and enhance compliance programs, policies, and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and mitigate identified risks.

• Establish and execute ongoing monitoring and testing procedures to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.

• Generate accurate and timely reports to communicate findings and recommendations to management.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as legal, finance, internal audit, and operations, to ensure a coordinated approach to compliance risk management.

• Continuously evaluate and enhance compliance processes, controls, and frameworks to promote a culture of compliance excellence.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.
 

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and identify potential compliance risks.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in using compliance management systems and technology tools.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.

• Experience working in a Fintech, ensuring compliance and risk oversight of the development and implementation of innovative solutions and digital platforms.

• 2-3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, with a strong focus on compliance risk assessment and management.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

Feeling your best helps you do your best:

Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

• Competitive base salaries