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Zions Bancorporation · 12 hours ago

Compliance Officer – Compliance Assurance - Salt Lake City (In Office)

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies, and they are seeking an entry-level Compliance Officer for their Compliance Assurance department. In this role, you will perform compliance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Assist in planning and scoping small, noncomplex compliance reviews of business processes in accordance with established guidelines

Conduct fieldwork activities such as testing controls, gathering documentation, and performing walkthroughs to evaluate compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Analyze transactional data and business activities to identify compliance risks, issues, and potential areas for improvement

Perform root cause analysis to determine the underlying factors contributing to compliance deficiencies or process gaps

Draft clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and required corrective actions

Monitor and track remediation efforts by business units to ensure timely resolution of identified issues

Communicate audit objectives, progress, and results with various stakeholders including business process owners, management, and compliance teams

Maintain accurate and organized audit workpapers and documentation to support findings and conclusions

Stay informed of relevant compliance regulations, company policies, and best practices to support audit work

Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development activities as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Regulatory complianceAuditingRisk managementBanking operationsMicrosoft applicationsCustomer serviceResearch skillsAnalytical skillsProblem resolutionCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Requires an associate's degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field or equivalent working experience in banking/financial services regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, or other directly related banking operations experience

A combination of education and experience may meet requirements

Basic knowledge of banking/financial regulatory compliance, compliance testing, auditing, financial principles, and regulatory issues

Working knowledge of federal and state compliance laws and regulations

Proficient customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective research, project management, organizational, analytical and problem resolution skills

Proven ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)