Regulatory Specialist I

Why GLS? Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. People Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who care deeply and think boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever‑raising the bar. Growth Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest‑growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us! Benefits Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long‑term and short‑term disability 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) annually Tuition Reimbursement Parental Leave Business casual work environment What does it mean to be a Consumer Regulatory Specialist I at GLS? The Regulatory Specialist I is responsible for providing support to the company’s Legal Department through a variety of legal and compliance related activities including, but not limited to licensure for the Company and related entities, regulatory and external examination and diligence requests, and consistent monitoring and reporting. How will you drive value within the organization as a Regulatory Specialist I? Complete and submit licensing applications, renewals, notifications, and regulatory reporting for the company and its Special Purpose Entities (SPE) Support the Senior Manager in implementing state licensing requirements and ensuring accurate, timely filings, escalating complex issues to management as needed Investigate and compile responses to regulatory examiners; monitor the status of all regulatory examinations and all other requests received from regulatory agencies or other third‑party requests Suggest improvements to licensing and external examination processes Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to provide real‑time visibility into licensing status for stakeholders. Leverage internal dashboards to independently access needed information and provide consistent reporting Track and resolve findings from regulatory examinations. Document remediation steps, enter updates into change management records, and monitor associated controls to ensure issues are effectively and timely addressed Develop and maintain response library to ensure consistent and accurate, up‑to‑date responses for routine regulatory compliance requests Establish routine communication with state regulators and third parties auditing GLS, escalating complex issues to Senior Manager as needed Monitor federal and state licensing and reporting changes and maintain the master license tracker with any applicable updates Support the Senior Manager in assessing impacts, recommending actions, and implementing compliance Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to complete other compliance‑related activities, document the results, and provide appropriate resolutions and remediations Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management What should you already know to be successful as a Regulatory Specialist I? Minimum of bachelor’s degree required Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field preferred Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross‑functional partnerships across the business Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies Employment Requirements This position is full‑time While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to: Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment Talk and hear to exchange accurate information Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading 2023 California Applicant Privacy Notice GLS participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Lending Services