Compliance Analyst

About Yendo

Hi there, we're Yendo, and our vision is to empower everyday people to build a stronger financial future. In less than 2 years, we've saved customers over $100 million in unnecessary interest and fees.

We are using AI to unlock the $1.1 Trillion in vehicle equity trapped within cars owned by Americans in the form of a high limit, standard rate credit card for those traditionally excluded from mainstream financial offerings.

Yendo Credit Cards have similar APRs to those issued for prime borrowers with no hidden fees or overdraft charges and help build their customers' credit score. Yendo's credit limits are 4x higher than cards typically available for non-prime borrowers.
Role Overview

Reporting to Yendo's CMS Compliance Manager, this position plays an active role across two equally important areas of Yendo's compliance program. On the BSA/AML side, you'll support CIP/KYC, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring operations. On the CMS side, you'll conduct compliance testing, support exam management, and help keep the documentation and issue-tracking infrastructure that underpins the entire program running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build broad compliance expertise at a fast-moving fintech where your work directly shapes the program.

You'll work closely with the CMS Compliance Manager and broader compliance team to keep key program documentation current, escalate issues appropriately, and help ensure that regulatory requirements are consistently met in daily operations. You won't be expected to have all the answers on day one - but you will be expected to be curious, thorough, and proactive.

This is an analyst-level position with meaningful ownership. Your work will matter: whether you're reviewing a transaction monitoring alert, executing a testing script, or pulling together exam documentation, the quality and consistency of what you produce directly supports Yendo's ability to operate as a trusted financial institution. This position can grow significantly as you develop expertise and demonstrate the ability to take on broader responsibility within the compliance program.
Responsibilities

• Perform compliance testing across key program areas - scoping tests, executing procedures, documenting findings and observations, and tracking corrective actions to closure
• Support regulatory exam and audit management, including organizing documentation, tracking examiner or auditor requests, and helping prepare responses and management action plans
• Maintain and update compliance program documentation - policies, procedures, control inventories, and issue logs - keeping records current and audit-ready
• Support BSA/AML program operations, including CIP/KYC onboarding reviews, ongoing customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes
• Conduct and document transaction monitoring reviews - investigating alerts, preparing SAR referrals, and escalating activity requiring further review
• Track open compliance issues and corrective action plans, coordinating with business stakeholders to drive timely closure
• Pitch in across the compliance program where needed - no task is too big or too small if it keeps us compliant

What we need

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant compliance experience at a bank, fintech, or MSB, with exposure to BSA/AML and/or CMS functions (testing, audit support, issue management)
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML requirements, including CIP/KYC, transaction monitoring, SARs, and OFAC screening, alongside familiarity with CMS components such as compliance testing, issue management, and exam support
• Familiarity with core consumer financial regulations (TILA/Reg Z, ECOA/Reg B, UDAAP) and how they apply in a credit card context
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple open items simultaneously without letting things fall through the cracks
• Clear written communication skills - you'll be drafting testing workpapers, escalation memos, and documentation that others will rely on
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being built - you're a contributor, not just a follower
• Collaborative and low-ego - you work well with colleagues across departments and aren't afraid to ask questions
• Valuable additional qualifications could include:
• Prior experience at a fintech or bank-fintech partnership model
• Familiarity with compliance management systems or GRC tools
• CAMS certification or progress toward it
• College degree in finance, business, criminal justice, or related field
• Interest in growing into a broader compliance role over time
• Some comfort with data or spreadsheet-based analysis

Why join us

You can make a real impact to the lives of our customers.

100 million Americans lack access to sustainable credit and are forced to use predatory loans. Think 500%+ APR alternative financing options such as Auto Title, Payday, Pawn, and Personal Loans. Each year almost 25% of adults are excluded from the mainstream credit system, severely inhibiting their chances of accessing affordable borrowing, getting a mortgage, or even an auto loan.

Our executive team has multiple exits under their belts, having founded $100M+ revenue companies. Additionally, many executives have held leadership roles at public comapny and unicorn startups alike.

We are backed by leading VCs, accomplished entrepreneurs, respected philanthropists, and founders from across the U.S. Our backers are the minds and investors behind the success of the Apple Card, Brex, Dave, Scribd, Parse, Canva, Robinhood, Flexport, Gusto, Reddit, Notion, LinkedIn, among others.

Yendo is based in Dallas, Texas with a nationwide team. This role is in our office in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas.

Competitive Compensation

Equity

Insurance

401K

Unlimited PTO

Our core values

1. Our customers are our compass - We prioritize our customers' needs in every decision, guiding our work to solve real problems and create meaningful solutions. We make a positive impact by enhancing their experiences and addressing what truly matters to them.
2. Trust is earned, not assumed - We communicate openly, honestly, and with humility, earning trust through integrity and clarity in all interactions. By prioritizing straightforward communication and actions, we build strong relationships and ensure our intentions are always understood.
3. Diverse perspectives, stronger outcomes - We serve diverse customers and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. Committed to equity, we value each team member, ensuring all voices are heard and respected. By fostering an inclusive culture, we empower fair and meaningful contributions to drive our success.
4. Embrace Growth Together - We are drivers, we move with urgency, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our customers deserve the best, so we hold ourselves accountable to high standards. Through proactive ownership, thoughtful execution, and a commitment to bettering ourselves and our work every day, we deliver results that make a lasting impact.
5. Own every outcome - Rooted in expertise and creativity, innovation is at our core. We challenge norms, push past limitations, and seek to redefine boundaries. Yesterday's plan may be outdated given today's information and by questioning assumptions and challenging one another, we stay agile and open-minded, turning every situation into an opportunity to delight our customers.
6. Courage to challenge - Low ego, coaching, and mutual respect are the foundation of our teamwork. We empower each other and solve problems collaboratively without blame, creating a space for everyone to thrive and contribute to our collective success.