Full-Time

Sr. Director

Compliance Advisory

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Varo

Varo

501-1,000 employees

Digital banking with fee-free services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200k/yr

Senior, Expert

Charlotte, NC, USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
JIRA
Requirements
  • Extensive consumer compliance experience with deposits and/or open-end credit in the Banking/ FinTech space, preferred
  • Ability to communicate positively with members of various internal teams and regulators
  • Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Working knowledge of a Compliance Management System
  • Strong sense of ownership and thought-leadership
  • A high level of intellectual curiosity and drive to use technology to solve compliance challenges
Responsibilities
  • Advise the business on compliance requirements and related controls
  • Collaborate with the Product and Operations teams on the development of products, services, and processes to build compliance into the products from the start
  • Have a strong command of critical deposit, open-ended lending, servicing, and collections regulations, including: Reg E, Reg DD, Reg Z, Reg B, UDAP/UDAAP, FCRA/FACTA, FDCPA, Reg CC, E-Sign, Reg J, IRS processes, and others
  • Collaborate with the Legal Department on the review and development of Account Agreements and Disclosures
  • Review BRDs and JIRA tickets related to product/system enhancement and development
  • Collaborate with Operations on the development of FAQs, procedures, and training programs related to deposit and lending products and services
  • Collaborate with multiple departments and businesses to prepare and complete the Annual Compliance Risk Assessment
  • Collaborate with multiple departments and businesses to complete the annual FDIC-370 certification process, procedures, and reporting
  • Assist in developing compliance training modules
  • Participate in RSCA updates for products and services
Desired Qualifications
  • CRCM and/or JD preferred, but not required

Varo Money provides digital banking services aimed at individuals looking for accessible and affordable banking options. The company offers a fee-free banking experience, which sets it apart from traditional banks that often impose various fees. Customers can benefit from services such as receiving their paychecks up to two days early through direct deposit, cash advances of up to $500 without interest, and a credit-building service that has helped users increase their credit scores by an average of 40 points in just three months. Varo is an independent bank with its own banking charter, ensuring that all deposits are FDIC-insured up to $250,000. The goal of Varo is to create a more inclusive banking environment that prioritizes customer needs and financial well-being.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Varo's collaboration with Green Dot and CVS Health enhances deposit convenience.
  • 'Varo To Anyone' P2P feature attracts users seeking flexible payment solutions.
  • Gavin Michael's leadership could drive strategic growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership change may lead to strategic shifts or instability.
  • Varo reported a $65 million loss in December 2024, affecting investor confidence.
  • Varo's valuation dropped from $2.5 billion in 2021 to $1.85 billion in 2023.

What makes Varo unique

  • Varo offers fee-free banking, unlike traditional banks with various fees.
  • Varo provides early payday options, allowing access to paychecks two days early.
  • Varo's credit-building service helps customers increase credit scores by 40 points in three months.

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TechCrunch
Feb 19th, 2025
After Raising $1 Billion, Fintech Varo Closes Another $29 Million, Replaces Founder Ceo

Fintech Varo has been hoping to raise a $55 million Series G round but has, so far, closed on $29 million to date, according to a recent SEC filing.Varo declined to comment on this new round but the fintech has raised just over $1 billion in funding since its 2015 inception, according to PitchBook. It wouldn’t be the first time its fundraising didn’t go as hoped for. In 2023, Varo raised a $50 million equity round at a lower valuation ($1.85 billion post-money) than its massive and, it said, “oversubscribed” $510 million Series E in 2021. That 2021 round valued it at $2.5 billion post-money, according to PitchBook. In somewhat of a surprise move, CEO and founder Colin Walsh recently announced he was stepping down with Gavin Michael replacing him as chief executive (Michael’s LinkedIn profile shows he assumed a leadership role at Varo in November of 2024). When asked about speculation that Walsh was forced to resign, a company spokesperson denied that was the case, telling TechCrunch: “This transition is about the next phase of Varo’s evolution.”The spokesperson pointed to Michael’s experience as CEO of publicly-traded crypto platform Bakkt and previous leadership roles at Citi and JPMorgan Chase as being “exactly what Varo needs for its next chapter.”“Colin has known Gavin for 19 years, and after working closely with him these past months, Colin is confident he’s the right leader to build on the company’s foundation that he built for the last decade, while maintaining Varo’s commitment to financial inclusion,” the spokesperson added.Walsh will remain on Varo’s board and, as a founder, still maintains a significant stake in the company, the spokesperson said. Varo was a highly watched fintech in its earlier years because the startup obtained its national bank charter in 2020 — a move that made it the first-ever all-digital nationally chartered U.S. consumer bank. In a 2022 interview with TechCrunch, Walsh said that the company was “still seeing strong customer growth” and still had “a clear path to profitability.” But as of early 2024, the company was not yet profitable. And according to a December 2024 call report, it had reported a loss of nearly $65 million.Want to reach out with a tip? Email me at [email protected] or send me a message on Signal at 408.204.3036

MarketScreener
Dec 20th, 2024
Varo Bank Announces Collaboration with Green Dot Corporation and CVS Health to Enable Deposits

Varo Bank announces collaboration with Green Dot Corporation and CVS Health to enable deposits.

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Mar 19th, 2024
Varo Bank Welcomes Allen Parker as Chief Financial Officer, Promotes Raktim Mitra to Chief Lending Officer

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CNET
Jan 18th, 2024
You Can File Your Taxes for Free With a Varo Bank Account

Account holders who use the app can file simple tax returns in as little as 15 minutes and will have access to their return up to five days early, Varo said in a press release announcing the service through a partnership with Column Tax.