About Carvana

Our mission is simple, we are changing the way people buy cars. We are the first 100% online car-buying experience, which means we have no sales team and no commission-based positions within our company. We are completely disrupting the auto industry by removing the painful process of the dealership experience and replacing it with a seamless and convenient online platform. Here at Carvana we are passionate about delivering exceptional service to every customer! After purchasing a vehicle online, the customer can choose to have that vehicle delivered straight to their doorstep, or if they live near one of our awesome vending machines they can pick it up there. One of our customer advocates will meet them with a BIG coin so they can experience our unique way of receiving their vehicle

About the team and position

Join Carvana's Regulatory Operations Support team in the role of Compliance Specialist, Dealer Compliance Team. As a Compliance Specialist within Carvana's Regulatory Operation Support team, you'll assist in the development and implementation of our internal audit programs as it relates to Dealer Licenses, to assess and evaluate risk and provide process improvement opportunities. This is a hands-on position that will work closely in partnership with local Carvana leadership to ensure compliance with local rules and regulations.

What you'll be doing

• Assume the role as the Illinois dealer compliance expert.
• Serve as the Illinois resident on the Dealer Licenses.
• Identify, research, evaluate and analyze facts related to various Carvana Dealer Licenses, and any other Licenses that may be required. Provide and/or present findings in a digestible format to the Compliance Team members as well as business partners/stakeholders, as applicable.
• Assist with the process and perform assessments and internal audits for Carvana markets to ensure our operations are compliant from a legal standpoint.
• Provide assessments and audit results to market leaders and other stakeholders. Furthermore, propose detailed action plans and work collaboratively with the local leaders.
• Proactively monitor, and consistently learn and remain up to date on auto industry dealer compliance policies and standards.
• Participate in available education opportunities with the state, automobile associations etc.
• Establish strong collaboration with the local team, demonstrating positive feedback and effective communication.
• Continuous operational visibility to ensure compliance strategies align with state regulations and company policies.
• Utilize a project management platform to track projects/tasks for accountability.
• Monitor retail sales reporting tools to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies.
• Analyze and track regulation/compliance trends across markets and teams to identify commonalities.
• Create and foster a culture of compliance awareness within Carvana and emphasize the importance to stakeholders.
• Create and conduct Dealer Market Compliance training.
• Prepare a variety of written correspondence and documents.
• Support other states as business needs arise.
• Other duties as assigned

What you should know

• Proven experience in compliance, with a preference for backgrounds in the automotive industry and knowledge of the Illinois regulatory environment.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the department are meeting legal standards.
• The ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with different teams and stakeholders.
• Must be a strong independent self-starter.
• Ability to prioritize/re-prioritize multiple projects and/or deadlines in a fast-paced and constantly shifting work environment on short notice.
• Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to and thrive in a rapidly growing department where roles continually adapt as the company evolves.
• Appetite for self-initiation to pre-emptively research issues on the company's horizon.
• Strong background in problem-solving and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong organizational, auditing and communication skills.
• Lover of dashboards, data, and metrics.
• Comfortable using Google Suite.

We'd love it if you also had

• Prior regulatory licensing experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience using Wrike.

What we'll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.