Western Alliance Bancorporation

Compliance Manager

Western Alliance Bancorporation$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, or Internal Audit.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state mortgage regulations including TILA, TRID, RESPA, ECOA, and FCRA.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • Preferred experience in a leadership role.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of mortgage lending compliance processes.
  • Proficiency in communicating risk assessment findings to diverse audiences.
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance risk management for residential mortgage lending operations.
  • Advise on the applicability and impact of mortgage lending regulations.
  • Support issue management activities including documentation and remediation.
  • Review policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and lead a team, managing hiring and performance.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ownership stake in the company.
  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance program.
  • Employee volunteer program.
  • Wellness program.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Compliance Manager

Location:
CityScape

What you'll do:
As a Compliance Manager you'll oversee compliance risk management activities related to the bank's residential mortgage lending operations. This role indirectly oversees other compliance professionals, collaborates with first, second, and third line of defense departments partners with business lines to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state mortgage laws and regulations. The Compliance Manager serves as a trusted advisor to the business, providing regulatory guidance, conducting compliance assessments, supporting issue management and regulatory change initiatives, and evaluating the effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate compliance risk.
This position operates within the Second Line of Defense (2LOD) Compliance function and helps ensure the organization maintains a strong compliance management system (CMS) aligned with regulatory expectations and organizational risk appetite.
  • Provide guidance and advice across all lines of defense regarding the applicability and impact of regulations, regulations pertaining to residential mortgage lending and purchasing, including support for issue management, regulatory change assessments, document and vendor reviews and other relate.
  • Support issue management activities, including issue identification, documentation, risk assessment, remediation planning, validation.
  • Review the line of business policies, procedures, job aids, training materials and related documentation to evaluate alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control expectation
  • May lead and develop a team: responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.


What you'll need:
  • 7+ years of related experience in Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit or similar field.
  • Ability to assess compliance with applicable federal and state statutes (TILA, TRID, RESPA, ECOA, FCRA, HPA, FDPA, etc.), program specific requirements (ARM, DSCR, Interest Only, HELOC/HEL), and regulatory requirements circulated by agencies including FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, USDA, and CFPB
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of mortgage lending compliance and operations, including issue management, regulatory change management, and document review activities applicable to residential retail and correspondent mortgage lending. Wholesale lending is a plus.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience and skills in effectively communicating (verbal and written) risk assessment results to a diverse audience.
  • Ability to work with all levels of management with a focus on collaboration and relationship management.
  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred.
  • Occasional travel possible.


Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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