Full-Time

Associate – Assurance & Testing

Posted on 10/28/2024

Chime

Chime

1,001-5,000 employees

Online banking platform offering fee-free services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$82.6k - $114.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Package

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work policy with in-office days and team/company events.

Category
Financial Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
SQL
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of work experience, including: regulatory compliance testing in Financial Services, Risk Consulting or Fintech companies.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules governing consumer financial protection, banking, payment networks, money transmission, and consumer lending.
  • Strong problem-solving skills are essential and demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Work well with ambiguity and multiple priorities while balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Analytical skills, such as SQL or data visualization, are a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end compliance testing process: from strategically scoping the review, partnering with cross functional teams to obtain necessary documentation, performing robust testing and gathering/reporting testing results to senior management.
  • Proactively assist the business by identifying solutions to complex issues/findings and performing follow-up to ensure remediation is successful.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to perform compliance testing and/or to support bank partner testing oversight.
  • Play a key role in creating and designing automated internal compliance monitoring and testing to identify trends, issues, and key performance and risk indicators.
  • Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and understand regulatory impact of changes to product/service offerings.

Chime offers online banking services without physical branches, focusing on a fee-free experience. It allows customers to overdraft up to $200 on debit card purchases without fees through its SpotMe service and provides direct deposit for paychecks up to two days earlier than traditional banks. Chime does not charge monthly fees or minimum balance fees and offers a secured credit card to help improve FICO Scores. The company's goal is to empower customers to manage their finances effectively through accessible and user-friendly banking solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chime's acquisition of Salt Labs and the launch of Chime Enterprise indicate a strategic expansion into the enterprise market, potentially increasing user growth through employer partnerships.
  • The introduction of MyPay, allowing early wage access, showcases Chime's commitment to innovative solutions that address the financial needs of everyday people.
  • Chime's focus on financial literacy and unique initiatives like Coloring Budgets and partnerships with cultural icons like T-Pain enhance its brand appeal and customer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory changes affecting interchange fees and overdraft policies could impact Chime's revenue model, which heavily relies on these fees.
  • The settlement with the CFPB over delayed balance refunds highlights potential compliance and operational risks that could affect customer trust.

What makes Chime unique

  • Chime's entirely online platform eliminates the need for physical branches, offering a seamless digital banking experience unlike traditional banks.
  • The fee-free model, including features like SpotMe and early direct deposit, sets Chime apart from competitors who often charge various fees.
  • Chime's secured credit card that doesn't require a credit check provides a unique opportunity for customers to build credit, distinguishing it from other financial institutions.

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Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

401k match plus the usual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Generous vacation policy and company-wide Take Care of Yourself Days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers- think cooking classes, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!

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