AVP – Regulatory Strategy – Product/IT Compliance
| Company | Cross River Bank |
|---|---|
| Location | Edgewater, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $125000 – $150000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, project/program management, or a related leadership role in financial services.
- Strong background in strategic planning, risk management, and program governance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement certification is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time and within scope.
- Proficient in project management and data analytics tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Drive strategic planning and road mapping efforts across Compliance to align with departmental and enterprise goals.
- Manage the execution and delivery of key departmental initiatives.
- Build and grow the Compliance SRI Program, overseeing design, implementation, stakeholder alignment, and reporting.
- Implement best practices in program and portfolio management, including prioritization, resourcing, and milestone tracking.
- Identify risks and proactively develop mitigation plans to ensure regulatory and operational soundness.
- Lead change management strategies to support the adoption of new compliance processes, systems, and frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards and continuously improve project delivery outcomes.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and resource optimization.
- Act as a primary liaison with internal stakeholders, ensuring project alignment, transparency, and timely communication.
- Apply process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize Compliance operations.
- Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to evaluate program performance and support decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement certification is a plus.