Compliance Sr Manager - Ethics Office

Description

This role supports the Ethics Office, specifically Regulation O & W governance and the Regulation O & W Program Offices, and entails being the Program Officer for both Reg O & W.  The Program Officer will provide subject matter expertise to various business lines and will work in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and support functions.  The Program Officer will work closely with and report directly to the Head of Ethics Office Programs.  

This is a highly visible role that will require superior project management skills, deep business knowledge, broad connections across all businesses lines as needed, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and regulatory knowledge. Executive level communication will be required as well as regulator direct communication. Candidates must have experience in complex problem solving, working across multiple businesses, documenting corrective action plans, designing controls and key risk indicators.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: 

• Overseeing and providing updates on the Reg O & W Programs, which entails assessing U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Leading affiliate transaction initiatives and assessing risk and controls for new initiatives and products.
• Driving corporate governance, while promoting appropriate policy and procedure direction.
• Drafting clear and concise reporting for senior management and various committees of the Bank.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for various business lines and working in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and support functions.
• Developing and overseeing training.
• Identifying key risks and controls for both bank and business lines
• Staying current of the regulatory environment and expectations through discussions with peers, seminars, webinars, roundtables, law firms, bankers’ associations, etc.

The role will also provide an opportunity to support other areas owned Ethics Office such as conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and ant-bribery and corruption.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years minimum experience in Banking with at least 2 years in controls or compliance.
• Working knowledge of Reg O and W requirements, common pitfalls, and industry standards.
• Prior experience in control design and ongoing program governance post execution.
• Prior experience in MRA remediation and regulatory interaction.
• Computer proficiency, specifically MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be proactive with the ability to work independently and deliver superior results.
• Critical thinking and the ability to develop a comprehensive assessment of regulation programs.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to convey complex topics and recommendations (written, verbal and listening).
• Team-player who can manage to time sensitive deliverables.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent work experience required

Work Schedule: 3 days in the office:

Hours: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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