Risk & Compliance Analyst

AFF Compliance is seeking a highly motivated Risk & Compliance Analyst to support and enhance our compliance program in alignment with AFF's risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, providing risk-based guidance to business partners, and helping strengthen AFF's overall control environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.

This position will partner closely with teams across Legal, Operations, Business Risk, and senior leadership to identify emerging risks, drive process improvements, and contribute to the continued evolution of the compliance program.

The role reports directly to the Regulatory Compliance Lead .

• Support and execute Second Line of Defense (SLOD) oversight activities, including Compliance Management System (CMS) administration, issue management, complaint management, regulatory change management, and third-party/vendor risk oversight.
• Conduct compliance testing, monitoring activities, and risk assessments to evaluate adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify, investigate, and document compliance concerns, partnering with stakeholders to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits by preparing documentation, conducting independent compliance reviews, and coordinating responses and deliverables.
• Collaborate with business partners to strengthen policies, procedures, and controls while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and evolving business risks.
• Analyze regulatory developments and emerging risks, providing recommendations to enhance compliance processes and controls.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management throughout the organization.
• Support ongoing compliance program initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.