Risk Compliance Specialist

Credit Program & Controls Specialist (Program and Product Compliance & Oversight)Duration: 6 Months ContractLocation: Oakland, CA (Hybrid - 3 days a week)Role SummaryResponsible for establishing and overseeing control frameworks to ensure that credit card products and processes are built and implemented in compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.Key Responsibilities• Develop and implement control and oversight frameworks across the credit card lifecycle• Review and validate product requirements (PRDs), workflows, and system designs• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies• Work closely with product and technology teams during the build phase• Provide ongoing risk assessment and control validation• Ensure processes are designed and executed in a compliant and controlled manner• Support audits, reviews, and issue remediation activities• Part of MBR and QBR management updatesRequired Skills & Experience• Experience in risk, compliance, or control functions within financial services• Strong knowledge of credit card regulations and control frameworks• Experience reviewing product and system implementations• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical controls• Strong stakeholder management and governance skills