Director – Compliance

Director – Compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7–10 years of direct banking compliance experience with expertise across regulatory frameworks (consumer, mortgage, commercial)
• 5+ years in a leadership or management role
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance-related tools
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven experience presenting to executive teams and boards
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working across departments and external regulators

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of compliance policies across all bank departments
• Manage the day-to-day administration of compliance activities and oversee the compliance management system
• Direct regulatory audit and exam preparation, including interfacing with FDIC and State examiners
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on regulatory trends and policy changes
• Review and approve compliance-related materials, including Board submissions and marketing content
• Provide compliance consulting to internal teams and help build departmental risk mitigation plans
• Oversee new hire, annual, and Board of Directors compliance training
• Manage key regulatory programs including HMDA, CRA, Fair Lending, FCRA, and FACTA
• Lead vendor compliance reviews and ensure all third-party partners adhere to regulatory standards

Preferred Qualifications

• CRCM certification preferred