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Associated Bank

Chief Compliance Officer

Associated Bank, Madison, Wisconsin, United States,


At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership and day to day management over all aspects of the Bank’s Compliance Management System / Program. Elements include but are not limited to direct management of all daily operational and human resources related responsibilities within the assigned functional areas, oversight and direction for technical / system support, compliance management processes and procedures, and risk assessment and analysis. This position is also required to stay abreast of legislative and regulatory initiatives, monitoring regulatory changes, understanding industry best practice, and assessing enterprise applicability, providing timely technical content for the continued development and maintenance of the Compliance Management Program.

As a Chief Compliance Officer, you will: Maintain, communicate, and report on all compliance related policies, programs, internal controls, issues, and initiatives in accordance with current regulatory guidelines and strategic direction established by Executive Management and the Enterprise Risk Committee. Responsible for effective management of the Compliance Management Program, including regulatory compliance advisory and business line support, Community Reinvestment Act, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Quality Assurance, Privacy, Fair Lending and Regulatory Exam Facilitation. Responsible for team and leadership development and engagement. Also responsible for assisting with strengthening risk and compliance culture and the three lines of defense across company. Responsible for staying abreast of legislative changes impacting financial institutions and partnering with the Legal Department when opportunities present themselves to respond to pending legislation. Responsible for ensuring the identification of regulatory changes and industry best practices, including monitoring and supporting the business line in the timely implementation of regulatory changes. Responsible for maintaining an ongoing regulatory training program assuring regulatory awareness and operational effectiveness. Completes regulatory liaison activities, including but not limited to: Examination Preparation: Ensures that all responses to requests for information, whether requested prior to or during the examination, are complete and provided in a timely manner. Supports the business line with management responses and any other follow-up as may be required. Responsible for ensuring that all issues reported by regulators, external auditors, internal auditors, or other supervisory agencies are centrally documented and monitored to ensure proper and timely resolution. Maintain compliance program that includes effective advisory, oversight and effective challenge of the first line of defense and the implementation of compliance processes within first line business units.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Legal, Compliance, Audit or General Risk.

Required

Experience At least 12 years of progressive compliance or risk experience within the financial services industry.

Required 3-5 years of management experience.

Required 3-5 years of management experience including leading multi-level teams.

Preferred

Licenses and Certifications CRCM – Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, CIA – Certified Internal Auditor, or CPA or other compliance or risk related certificate.

Preferred

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Due to work requirements, candidates must be located within 30 miles of Green Bay or Milwaukee, WI. Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Compliance Statement Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant. At Associated Bank, our purpose is to uplift our customers, community and colleagues to be financially stronger. We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together.

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