Compliance Officer - Real Estate Lending

About the position

Responsible for conducting compliance risk oversight of assigned business units and/or functions. Executes compliance risk management activities to reasonably ensure compliance with the Compliance Risk Management Policy and Framework. This position will sit in-office 4 days a week, one remote, in one of the following locations: 303 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA; 1001 Semmes Ave, Richmond, VA; 214 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an understanding of all applicable laws, rules and regulations applicable to coverage areas and provide regulatory guidance to assigned business unit and/or function associates.
• Review regulatory changes and assess the impact those changes may have on assigned business units and/or functions.
• Manage compliance risk management communications, training, documentation, procedures, and processes.
• Monitor and communicate compliance risk management industry developments.
• Implement strategies and methods related to the compliance risk management framework within the organization, including quality assessments, key risk, and performance measurement data, along with oversight monitoring and mitigation strategies.
• Assess process, procedure and control documentation and other related compliance issues and documentation to help ensure they are accurate and easily understood by audit and/or external regulatory agencies.
• Consult with business and/or functional units with respect to the design and implementation of remediation efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of compliance-related experience.
• Five years of financial institution experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of standard compliance concepts, practices, policies and related state and federal laws.
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills; proven ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced compliance consultants and analysts.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree.
• 5 years of experience in the financial services industry within audit or compliance.
• Completion of the American Bankers Association (ABA) Compliance School or CRCM certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts.
• 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days (also prorated).
• Paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan may be available.