Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

Role Overview

Support the development implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive compliance program within a financial services environment. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements evaluating operational processes and supporting internal teams with compliance guidance and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure policies procedures and operational practices comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on internal processes.
• Conduct fair lending and regulatory compliance reviews across departments.
• Manage regulatory reporting processes and ensure accuracy of submitted data.
• Deliver compliance training to employees management and leadership teams.
• Perform periodic compliance monitoring of deposit and lending activities.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support on regulatory compliance matters.
• Support regulatory audits examinations and internal reviews.
• Escalate and report suspicious or unusual activities when required.

Regulatory Knowledge

Working knowledge of key financial regulations including but not limited to:

• Fair Lending and consumer protection regulations

• Disclosure and lending regulations

• Privacy and credit reporting regulations

• Electronic funds transfer and deposit regulations

• Community reinvestment and related compliance standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to operational processes

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Effective collaboration and stakeholder support

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business systems

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or a related field

• Minimum 3 years of compliance experience within financial services

• Professional compliance certification (preferred)