Compliance Officer II - Consumer Real Estate Secured Lending (Remote)

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

This position is responsible for executing the Compliance Risk Management Program of the Bank. Maintains knowledge of new and existing laws that impact enterprise activities in order to recommend necessary changes to mitigate compliance risk as they relate to consumer real estate secured lending. Reviews business processes, procedures, and activities for risks and inefficiencies. Assists with internal and external audits. Implements new compliance policies, as appropriate. Serves as a liaison between corporate, legal, and business teams to identify and resolve complex issues.

• Compliance Improvement - Analyzes external laws and regulations as well as internal processes and systems. Aids the development and revision of policies, procedures, services, products, and systems that support regulatory compliance. Communicates changes to business partners and supports implementation of necessary changes to impacted business areas. May assist special projects or related business initiatives.
• Business Support - Serves as a liaison between business units, examiners, regulators, auditors, legal and corporate compliance during compliance examinations. Tracks, investigates, and resolves issues which may involve system testing or direct consumer complaints. Recommends process and operational improvements that enhance efficiencies and reduce risk. May provide technical support to business programs, systems, or vendors throughout daily activities.
• Reporting - Prepares reports for management on results of compliance reviews, legal changes, or new regulations. Conveys the necessary actions to fulfill regulatory requirements and communicates changes amongst work groups.
• Compliance Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge of current or changing laws, regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures that affect assigned area of the Bank. Serves as a resource to management and associates on compliance-related matters.
• Work in partnership with the mortgage origination and servicing business areas, including home equity lines and loans.

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Audit, Banking OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Audit, Banking

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive Risk and Compliance management experience within the financial services industry, with expert knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to banking; specific experience related to mortgage originations and mortgage performing and non-performing servicing (e.g., Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP); Privacy; Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA); Truth in Lending Act (TILA/Reg. Z); Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA/Reg. B), etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance systems and controls utilized to implement a strong compliance framework designed around the three lines of defense model
• Expert knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory expectations, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements and expectations into solution-oriented, actionable steps
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 5 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $94,000 and $150,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.