Popular Bank · 3 months ago
Senior Compliance Officer II - Regulatory
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expPopular Bank is a leading financial institution evolving over a century. They are seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support consumer regulatory compliance functions, including the development and maintenance of compliance programs across various business lines.
BankingFinancial ServicesLending
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in and contribute to the execution of Popular’s Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with Corporate compliance and strategic direction and recommend policy and/or actions based on internal and external industry developments for area of responsibility
Serve as a compliance resource and SME (subject matter expert) to business units, internal team members, and management providing a range of support and analysis on regulatory compliance requirements, issues, and/or best practices, including the provision of guidance in the design, development and/or enhancement of processes and controls to manage compliance risks. Serve as the subject matter expert for Popular Bank on all lending compliance related matters, including consumer lending, mortgage, and commercial lending
Perform regulatory research in response to business unit compliance inquiries. Assist/support the business units on the implementation of new and amended laws and regulations
Identify and professionally escalate matters requiring management attention
Advise and consult on proposed new products, services, and initiatives regarding compliance obligations and corresponding compliance risks, and mitigating controls
Provide support with regulatory compliance examinations, and/or compliance audits or reviews
Review marketing materials, disclosures, and other customer communications subject to consumer protection regulations for compliance
Support the issue management process for the compliance department and support the complaint management process, including the responses to consumer complaints received from regulators
Advise and support the business lines in the establishment and execution of action plans to address compliance deficiencies, findings, and/or recommendations of examiners, internal audits, and self-identified issues
Provide support to management in the execution of the annual compliance training program, including drafting training materials and conducting training as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Banking/Accounting or related field is required
Minimum 7 - 10 years performing relevant regulatory compliance functions in the banking industry, and in-depth knowledge of both deposit and lending products and applicable laws and regulations, included but not limited to Reg. DD, Reg. E, Reg. CC, ECOA, RESPA, TILA, HMDA, & FCRA. Lending specific compliance experience required
Prior experience working with regulatory agencies, including FRB, OCC, FDIC, or CFPB
Ability to analyze complex laws and regulations and relate those laws to operational procedures, company policies, and industry trends
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with senior level management
Ability to work independently. Excellent project management and organization skills, including ability to handle multiple projects at the same time while attentive to details and effectively meeting deadlines
Advanced analytical and highly developed critical thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications necessary to complete assigned tasks and projects
Travel on occasion will be required
Preferred
CRCM designation or JD is preferred
Bi-lingual candidate, English-Spanish speaking, a plus including the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a collegiate level including the use of business terms
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan
Flexible time off options
Savings and investment plans
Company
Popular Bank
Popular Bank provides mortgage, cash management, credit cards, loans, investments, financial, and banking services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Yanetsy Iturralde Compain, MSHRM
Our People Strategic Partner, VP - South Florida Region
Meenakshi Thanikachalam
Executive Head of Data & Analytics (Chief Data & Analytics Officer)
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