Director of Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Compliance – Wealth & Trust Services

Location : Salem, NH (Hybrid Available)

Compensation : $175K–$200K DOE + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping compliance and trust operations for a boutique, growing wealth management and trust services firm? This is a unique opportunity for an experienced compliance leader to step into a highly visible role where your expertise will directly influence organizational integrity, risk management, and client trust.

As Director of Compliance , you’ll serve as the key advisor to senior leadership, overseeing all aspects of regulatory compliance, trust operations, and risk management. You’ll design and implement compliance programs, mentor trust administration staff, and act as a critical liaison to governance committees. With a small but growing team, this role offers both strategic influence and hands-on leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead compliance programs including BSA, AML, OFAC, Patriot Act, and Customer Identification.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, investigate suspicious activity, and manage regulatory reporting.
• Provide guidance to executives and internal committees on compliance and fiduciary standards.
• Mentor and oversee trust administrators, ensuring accounts meet regulatory and fiduciary requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and act as a signing authority for key approvals.
• Deliver compliance training programs to build a culture of accountability and integrity.

What We’re Looking For

Why This Role

This is a rare chance to lead compliance in a firm that combines the stability of a long-established parent organization with the agility of a growing wealth management and trust company. If you are a detail-oriented, strategic leader with a passion for compliance and mentoring, we’d love to hear from you.