Compliance Officer

Houston - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Compliance & CRA Officer Banking & Financial Services

Location: Houston TX
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established commercial bank with a strong reputation for providing reliable financial services to both businesses and individuals. The institution emphasizes community investment customer trust and sustainable growth. With a focus on responsible lending regulatory compliance and community reinvestment this bank continues to expand its reach while ensuring the highest standards of integrity and operational excellence.

This role sits within the Risk Compliance and CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) division which plays a critical function in safeguarding the banks reputation managing risk and ensuring compliance with federal and state banking regulations.

Role Overview

The Compliance & CRA Officer will oversee the banks regulatory compliance framework and ensure adherence to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This position is ideal for a compliance professional with experience in financial services who thrives in a regulated environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with senior leadership regulators and internal teams.

The individual will serve as a trusted advisor trainer and compliance leader-developing policies monitoring activities conducting audits and driving initiatives that align with both regulatory expectations and the banks long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Leadership: Develop implement and continuously update compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to banking laws and ethical standards.
Regulatory Oversight: Monitor federal and state regulatory changes incorporating them into compliance practices and risk assessments.
CRA Program Management: Lead the banks CRA initiatives including preparation of public disclosures CRA reporting and staff training on CRA obligations.
Training & Guidance: Educate staff and leadership on laws regulations and internal policies through structured training programs workshops and compliance resources.
Audits & Risk Assessments: Conduct regular internal audits compliance reviews and investigations; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments to address compliance issues streamline investigations and maintain governance standards.
Regulatory Interface: Act as the liaison with external regulators and auditors preparing responses certifications and compliance documentation.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor the effectiveness of the compliance program implementing enhancements to strengthen risk controls and regulatory performance.
Training Documentation: Maintain thorough training records attendance logs and compliance evidence for internal reporting and regulatory audits.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance Business or related field (JD or CRCM credential preferred).
5 10 years of compliance experience in banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of U.S. banking regulations including CRA requirements.
Expertise in risk assessment governance and internal control frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence guide and support compliance adherence.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and banking-related compliance tools/software.
High level of integrity confidentiality and attention to detail.

Work Environment

Professional office setting with standard technology and resources.
Occasional travel for regulatory meetings training sessions and industry conferences.

Compliance & CRA Officer Banking & Financial Services Location: Houston TX Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt About the Organization Our client is a well-established commercial bank with a strong reputation for providing reliable financial services to both businesses and individuals. The insti...