Deputy Compliance Officer

German American Bancorp

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of banking compliance, regulatory, or risk management experience.
  • 3-5 years of leadership/managerial experience.
  • Experience at a mid-size or large financial institution ($5B-$50B).
  • Demonstrated management of regulatory compliance examinations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field required; CRCM and/or CAMS preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Excessive emphasis on teamwork and independent working ability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Bank's Compliance, BSA, and CRA/Fair Lending teams.
  • Oversee the enterprise-wide Compliance Management System (CMS).
  • Guide compliance monitoring and testing activities related to banking regulations.
  • Establish compliance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership.
  • Support regulatory examinations and help resolve findings.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to promote compliance practices and sound operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance.
  • 25 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
  • Education Assistance Program to support professional development.
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave for new parents.
  • Wellness benefits to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Financial benefits including a 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Compliance Officer

Overview:

We're seeking an experienced Deputy Compliance Officer to provide leadership for our enterprise-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) and serve as a key partner to executive leadership in managing regulatory risk. This is an opportunity to influence the Bank's compliance strategy, lead high-performing teams, and help ensure we continue to operate with integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to doing what's right.

What You'll Do:

Day in the Life - As the Deputy Compliance Officer, you'll lead the Bank's Compliance, BSA, and CRA/Fair Lending teams while overseeing the Bank's enterprise-wide CMS. You'll provide guidance on federal and state banking regulations, direct compliance monitoring and testing activities, and oversee regulatory change management efforts. You'll establish meaningful compliance metrics and reporting for executive leadership and management committees, support regulatory examinations and audits, and help ensure timely resolution of findings. Along the way, you'll collaborate with business leaders across the organization to promote sound compliance practices, provide credible challenge, and support well-controlled business operations.

What it Takes:

To be successful as the Deputy Compliance Officer, you'll need:
  • 5-10 years of banking compliance, regulatory, or risk management experience.
  • 3-5 years leadership/managerial experience.
  • Experience at a mid-size or large financial institution ($5B-$50B)
  • Demonstrated experience managing regulatory compliance examinations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field required. Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred.
  • Ability to: communicate effectively (written and verbally), maintain confidentiality, work with speed and accuracy, and work independently and as a team member.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work well in teams and individually.

What we can offer you:
  • Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
  • 25 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Life event coverage
  • Service awards
  • Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, short-term incentives and long-term equity earning opportunities
  • Logo wear discounts
  • Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services


This position is available at the following location:
  • 1311 W 12th Ave, Jasper, IN 47546
  • 4424 Vogel Road, Evansville, IN 47715
  • 313 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

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