Director of Compliance
Vienna, VA - USA
Job Summary
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Compliance is responsible for the operational leadership and day-to-day administration of SteerBridges Compliance Management System (CMS). Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer this oversees the operational execution of SteerBridges Compliance Management System including compliance monitoring transaction monitoring complaint management regulatory change management policy administration financial crimes compliance and issuing bank reporting. The Director of Compliance serves as the primary operational liaison with the issuing bank regulators auditors and critical third-party service providers ensuring delegated compliance responsibilities are executed effectively and in accordance with applicable laws contractual obligations and internal governance standards.
The Director of Compliance partners closely with business leaders operations product information security legal counsel and third-party service providers to integrate compliance into daily business operations while supporting responsible growth and innovation. This position serves as a key resource for regulatory guidance compliance oversight and continuous improvement across the organization.
This is a hybrid position based in Vienna VA.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance Program Management
Oversee the execution and ongoing administration ofSteerBridgesCompliance Management System (CMS).
Partner withSightSpanto implement compliance frameworks policies procedures risk assessments and governance processes.
Develop andmaintaincompliance reporting dashboards and metrics to provide visibility into program effectiveness.
Identifyopportunities to improve compliance processes tools and systems to support scalable program management.
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and assess impactstobusiness operations and compliance requirements.
Compliance Monitoring Testing & Reporting
Manage compliance monitoring and testing activities including tracking findings corrective actions and remediation efforts.
Oversee compliance training programs by ensuring required training isidentified tracked completed and reported appropriately.
Prepare compliance reporting for leadership banking partners and other stakeholders.
Support regulatory examinations audits and compliance reviews by coordinating documentation responses and follow-up activities.
Banking Payments & Consumer Compliance
Providecompliance guidance related to consumer financial regulations including Regulation Z TILA Regulation E EFTA ECOA FCRA UDAAP and other applicable requirements.
Review products customer communications disclosures terms and conditions and fee schedules toidentifycompliance considerations.
Maintain knowledge of payment card products card network requirements and banking partner obligations.
Oversee compliance activities related to AML/BSA financial crimes compliance fraud preventionsanctions screening and customer due diligence.
Banking Partner & Third-Party Oversight
Serve as a primary compliance contact for banking partners and third-party providers.
Support bank audits regulatory inquiries reporting requirements and compliance reviews.
Manage compliance oversight activities for critical third parties including banking partners processors fraud providers and technology partners.
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelors degree in business finance risk management law criminal justice or a related field.
10 years of compliance risk or regulatory experience within banking financial services payments or a related industry.
1220 years of overall professional experience preferred.
Significant experienceworking within a bank financial institution or regulated financial services environment.
Strong knowledge of consumer banking regulations including Regulation Z TILA Regulation E EFTA ECOA FCRA and UDAAP.
Experience managing compliance programsmonitoringand testing activities risk assessments reporting and governance processes.
Experience supporting regulatory examinations audits and banking partner reviews.
Strong understanding of AML/BSA financial crimes compliance fraud prevention and sanctions requirements.
Experience working with payment products card programs or banking partnerships.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with credit cards payments fintech sponsor banks or issuing banks.
- Experience supporting card network programs and payment processing environments.
- Experience working with Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) or embedded finance models.
- Experience partnering with external compliance consultants or advisory firms.
- CRCM CAMS or similar compliance certifications.
- Experience developing executive-level compliance reporting and governance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Required Experience:
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About Company
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