[Hiring] Director, Compliance @Figure Lending

Role Description

The Director, Compliance leads the company’s lending compliance program across origination, servicing, and secondary market activities. This role owns the design and oversight of a scalable Compliance Management System that mitigates regulatory risk while enabling responsible growth. You will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and embed compliance into products, operations, and third-party relationships.

• Lead and continuously enhance the company’s lending Compliance Management System
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, HMDA, FCRA, UDAAP, SAFE Act, and relevant state laws
• Monitor regulatory developments and serve as primary liaison for regulators and auditors
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, controls, monitoring, and testing programs
• Conduct risk assessments and review marketing materials, disclosures, loan documents, and product changes
• Partner with product, underwriting, operations, capital markets, servicing, and technology teams to embed compliance into systems and workflows
• Oversee issue management, consumer complaint resolution, corrective actions, and executive reporting
• Build a strong culture of compliance through training and cross-functional partnership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive compliance experience within lending originations. Servicing or asset-backed lending experience is a plus
• Deep knowledge of federal and state lending regulations, including HELOC, DSCR, and crypto-backed loan products
• Experience managing regulatory exams and external audits
• Proven experience leading compliance teams
• Strong understanding of lending operations and the full loan lifecycle
• Experience in fintech or technology-enabled mortgage platforms is a plus
• CAMS, CRCM, or similar certification is a plus
• Strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Compensation Range: $136,500-$170,500/yr
• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
• Company equity in the form of RSUs
• This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
• 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement