Full-Time

CRA Risk Analyst

Customer Oversight

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Plaid

Plaid

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$112.3k - $153.4kAnnually

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in New York.

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 3+ years of relevant compliance, risk, or operational experience with a specific focus on lending. Fintech experience strongly preferred.
  • Desire to learn relevant laws and regulatory requirements; experience with FCRA required; experience with GLBA or other consumer financial laws a plus
  • Strong familiarity with financial services and high technology verticals
  • Being understanding and empathetic to the challenges of early stage companies
  • Strategic decision-maker that can help shape a global Risk function
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves; you’ll wear many hats and will have to balance cross-functional projects with different stakeholders in a wide variety of roles
  • Intellectual honesty and humility; you should be willing to admit when you don’t know something and should have the discernibility to escalate urgent issues when necessary
Responsibilities
  • Being part of a highly evolving cross-functional team in a rapidly growing organization.
  • Conducting and managing compliance reviews and risk analyses of prospective Plaid Consumer Reporting Agency customers as they come through the Go-To-Market pipeline
  • Building, automating, scaling, and improving operational workflows and processes
  • Performing periodic reviews of client accounts as required by the onboarding policies.
  • Being a key resource in developing and implementing the internal policies and procedures required of a rapidly-evolving risk management function
  • Learning about and operationalizing relevant regulatory requirements in new jurisdictions to support Plaid’s international expansion
  • Articulating complex and nuanced compliance requirements into understandable concepts both internally and externally
  • Supporting the broader team to operationalize relevant regulatory and legal requirements
  • Supporting inbound assessments and audit engagements

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of APIs that cover various financial use cases, ensuring secure and seamless data sharing. The company's goal is to empower clients to offer better financial services to their users through reliable and scalable data integration.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$714.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Plaid's recent partnerships and product expansions, such as the Consumer Report for credit underwriting, indicate a strong growth trajectory and diversification of revenue streams.
  • The company's significant customer base, including major players like Venmo, SoFi, and Citi, reflects its market leadership and potential for continued expansion.
  • Investment from high-profile firms like Goldman Sachs and the appointment of experienced leaders like Jen Taylor signal robust financial health and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape, with giants like Visa and emerging startups, poses a constant threat to Plaid's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny and compliance requirements in different regions could slow down Plaid's global expansion efforts.

What makes Plaid unique

  • Plaid's robust API suite offers unparalleled integration capabilities, enabling seamless financial data sharing across a wide range of applications, unlike many competitors who offer more limited or specialized solutions.
  • The company's strong focus on security and compliance, including AML and OFAC checks, sets it apart in the fintech landscape where data protection is paramount.
  • Plaid's ability to serve a diverse clientele, from individual consumers to large enterprises, showcases its versatile platform, distinguishing it from competitors who may focus on narrower market segments.

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Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.

Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.

Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.