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Merrick Bank · 10 hours ago

AVP (Credit Card Product Compliance Team Lead), Compliance

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Merrick Bank, a diversified consumer finance service provider, is seeking an AVP for their Credit Card Product Compliance Team. This role involves leading a team of compliance analysts, ensuring regulatory excellence, and integrating compliance requirements into product development and operations.

BankingCrowdfundingFinancial Services

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire: Provide day-to-day leadership for compliance analysts and specialists, setting priorities, allocating resources, and driving strong execution

Regulatory Expertise: Oversee advisory support for credit card products, ensuring accurate interpretation of laws, regulations, and internal policies

Risk Management: Integrate compliance requirements into product development, marketing, and operations to proactively manage regulatory risk

Quality Assurance: Review and approve risk assessments, testing plans, and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness

Change Management: Lead oversight of Change Management Risk Assessments (CMRAs) for projects, regulatory updates, and business changes

Issue Resolution: Manage issue triage, control evaluation, and remediation validation, escalating concerns when necessary

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business units and risk teams to support informed decision-making and maintain transparency

Reporting & Insights: Prepare compliance dashboards and metrics for senior leadership, delivering actionable insights

Qualification

Regulatory compliance expertiseRisk managementLeadership abilitiesBanking laws knowledgeCRCM certificationCAMS certificationIndependent decision-makingProficiency with ArcherProficiency with ExcelProficiency with SharePointCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

8+ years in compliance and regulatory banking (consumer credit cards preferred)

5+ years of people management experience

Advanced understanding of banking laws and regulations

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Independent decision-making and sound judgment

Proficiency with Archer, Excel, and SharePoint

Preferred

CRCM, CAMS strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Wellness Programs

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays

Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition