Senior Compliance Specialist

Senior Compliance Specialist

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Stamford, CT

Salary : Up to $125,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Schedule : Full-time, onsite

Why This Senior Compliance Specialist Position?

This is a high-visibility role offering up to $125K annually, where you'll partner directly with senior leadership to shape and strengthen the organization's Compliance Management Program (CMP). As the subject matter expert on lending compliance, you'll guide business units, manage critical regulatory programs, and ensure the organization continues to meet and exceed federal and state requirements. If you're looking for an opportunity to own impactful compliance initiatives and work closely with executives in a stable, community-focused environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Compliance Specialist

Act as the subject matter expert for lending and deposit regulations, providing regulatory guidance to teams and senior management.

Review consumer-facing disclosures, marketing materials, and communications for compliance.

Manage the fair lending program, including annual risk assessments, analyses, and initiatives to prevent discrimination.

Ensure HMDA and CRA reporting accuracy and compliance.

Monitor federal and state regulatory changes, updating policies and procedures accordingly.

Lead compliance testing, annual compliance risk assessments, and corrective action plans.

Provide compliance input during new product and service development.

Chair the Compliance Management Committee and present regular updates to senior leadership.

Collaborate with business units to embed compliance controls into projects, processes, and strategies.

Oversee complaint management, including trend analysis and root cause investigations.

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Compliance Specialist

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of direct compliance experience in banking, with a focus on consumer protection and compliance management.

Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements impacting depository financial institutions.

Strong background in lending compliance.

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