Financial Services Compliance Manager - Strategic Partnerships

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T-Mobile is redefining what it means to deliver financial products and services through innovation, partnership, and customer obsession. The supports compliance oversight and risk management for T-Mobile's financial services programs, including partnerships with banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions. In this position you'll be the hands-on compliance expert who partners closely with business, legal, and other teams to ensure products and third-party relationships operate in alignment with applicable regulations and T-Mobile's risk appetite.

You'll bring a practical, cooperation-oriented approach to compliance - balancing strong regulatory acumen with commercial sensibility.

What you'll do in your role.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver day-to-day compliance guidance and solutions for financial services programs, co-developing recommendations alongside legal counsel.
• Support compliance oversight for a portfolio of financial services organizations - including banks, fintechs, and technology providers - through due diligence, monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Conduct and document vendor compliance assessments and ongoing monitoring in collaboration with Enterprise Risk & Third Party Risk Management, Procurement, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Controls Testing & Monitoring for adherence to regulatory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Translate legal and regulatory concepts relevant to T-Mobile's financial portfolio such as co-branded credit card and deposit products into practical business guidance.
• Operationalize compliance controls in coordination with business and technology stakeholders-ensuring sustainable, scalable integration of compliance requirements into product design and lifecycle management.
• Track and report compliance risks, issues, and corrective actions, ensuring effective communication and escalation where appropriate in accordance with internal governance frameworks.
• Drive a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization by promoting awareness and accountability.

The experience you'll bring.

• Experience building and maintaining compliance frameworks within complex partner ecosystems.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills; able to influence without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of consumer financial protection laws and regulations (UDAAP, ECOA, FCRA, GLBA, TILA, Reg E, BSA/AML, etc.).
• Proven ability to balance business enablement with regulatory compliance and risk tolerance.
• Exceptional critical thinking, issue-spotting, and program development abilities.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Complex financial services project management experience is a plus.
• Competency with Microsoft's suite of business products
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services compliance, regulatory risk management, or third-party oversight (experience with fintechs or bank partnerships strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Professional certification (e.g., CRCM, CCEP, PMP) preferred.

Enough about what you've done. Let's talk about who you are.

• Bias towards action and passion for process.
• Humility, good humor, and a sense of perspective.
• Creative problem solver and solution driver.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Energized by collaborating, and thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

• US Citizenship required (proof of citizenship will be verified prior to start)
• 18 years of age

Base Pay Range: $74,100 - $133,600

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

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