VP, Lending Compliance Officer
Hamlyn Williams - Sonoma County
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VP, Lending Compliance Officer
Sonoma County, CA OR Placer County, CA
Hamlyn Williams has partnered with one of the best-performing banks based in California that are looking to hire an VP, Lending Compliance Officer. This VP will be responsible for the oversight of the lending regulatory program and reports to the Head of Compliance. This role conducts quality control reviews and monitoring as part of the Bank’s second-line compliance program to ensure ongoing adherence to compliance standards. Additionally, this position participates in various committees, audits, and examinations.
If you are not able to work on site, please do not apply.
As the VP, Lending Compliance Officer, you will:
- Acts as the Bank’s expert on consumer and commercial lending compliance laws and regulations, providing guidance to team members on complex issues.
- Monitors, identifies, and reviews regulatory changes affecting lending, collections, and servicing functions, and recommends necessary updates to policies, procedures, and practices.
- Develops, evaluates, and maintains lending policies and compliance procedures to ensure adherence to regulations. Partners with lending department leaders and senior management to ensure effective policy implementation.
- Identifies, assesses, tests, and manages lending compliance risks related to business operations. Reports monitoring results to senior management and, as needed, to the Board of Directors. Ensures timely resolution and escalation of issues.
- Collaborate with the CRA Officer to ensure the Bank’s CRA Program remains aligned and that HMDA, CRA, and 1071 fields are accurate.
- Leads investigations into customer complaints and potential policy or procedural violations as part of the Bank’s Complaint Management Program.
- Supports third-party due diligence processes, including evaluating service providers and software vendors, to ensure compliance with lending regulations.
- Actively participates in the development and upkeep of the Three Lines of Defense for Regulatory Compliance through collaborative engagement.
As the VP, Lending Compliance Officer, you will need:
- B.S. Degree, JD is nice to have
- 5+ years of experience within consumer protection and commercial and consumer lending rules, and regulations
- CRCM certification preferred
- Proficiency using MS Office Suite and banking operations software, including GRC software
- Ability to successfully train and instruct others in lending laws, regulations, and best practices
- Must be a U.S. Citizen OR Greencard Holder