Finastra

Compliance Counsel

Atlanta

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

You will join Finastra's Product Legal team-an internal group of attorneys and compliance professionals responsible for anticipating, interpreting, and operationalizing regulatory change across Finastra software products.
Your work will directly influence how compliant functionality is delivered to market, supporting product managers, engineers, and leadership primarily within Finastra's Lending Business Unit, and across the organization as needed.
You will report to the Senior Director of Product Legal and will work at the intersection of regulatory compliance, product functionality, and risk management.

Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders - including product management, engineering, release management and others - throughout the software change management lifecycle to support ongoing product compliance.
The team monitors evolving legal and regulatory requirements, translates those requirements into clear product guidance, and partners with product, engineering, and leadership teams to embed compliance into product design and delivery.
Authoring and collaborating on legal and product requirements to drive compliance into Finastra software products.
At Finastra, each individual is unique-bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.
We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory requirements with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while maintaining a strategic, risk‑based perspective.
Proven ability communicating complex legal concepts clearly and practically to non-legal audiences, particularly product managers, engineers, and product leadership.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently when required.

Proven legal experience, including researching, interpreting, and applying U.S. federal and state statutes and regulations related to U.S. financial institutions
relevant global regulatory experience is a plus.
Experience in banking, lending, or fintech is a plus.

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Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.
Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Specific benefits may vary by location.

Creating and delivering clear, effective internal and external presentations on legal and regulatory issues impacting Finastra software products and our financial institutions customers.
At Finastra, we're a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what's next for the industry.
Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world's top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
In this role, you will help make legal complexity actionable and understandable for internal stakeholders and, ultimately, for Finastra's financial institution customers.
Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
Help us make a difference at Finastra.

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