Compliance Lead
Pagaya is seeking a Compliance Lead to join our New York City office. This role will play a critical part in overseeing compliance operations, monitoring, and advisory functions across Pagaya's U.S. business. You'll partner closely with Legal, Risk, and Operations to ensure the company's activities align with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on compliance professional with experience in consumer finance or securities, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and can balance regulatory rigor with business practicality.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day compliance operations and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Pagaya's U.S. business lines.
- Develop and execute compliance monitoring, testing, and review programs to identify and mitigate risk.
- Support the design and implementation of compliance frameworks for new products and business initiatives, including auto and point-of-sale (POS) lending.
- Partner with Legal, Risk, and Product teams to embed compliance requirements into product design, operational processes, and decision-making.
- Assist in regulatory examinations and interactions with external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
- Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively assess and address potential compliance impacts.
- Promote a culture of compliance awareness and accountability across the organization.
Requirements
58 years of compliance experience in a dynamic, evolving organization, ideally with a background in the lending, consumer finance, or securities industries.Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements relevant to consumer lending and investment activities.Demonstrated experience designing or managing compliance programs, including monitoring and testing activities.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders.Excellent organizational skills, with a proven ability to multitask and operate with sound judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Compensation Range for New York Based Hires
$140,000 - $160,000 USD