About Us:
Piermont Bank is a tech-enabled digital commercial bank founded in 2019 with a mission of changing the face and pace of banking. It provides an unprecedented experience that blends the best of banking and agile Fintechs. At Piermont, we are purpose-driven, and focused on creating and delivering banking products relevant to today’s digital economy. We are the go-to Bank for the fintech ecosystem. For more information, visit www.piermontbank.com.
The Role:
The Compliance Officer is responsible for all aspects of the consumer compliance program to ensure Piermont Bank adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and in-house policies and procedures while keeping abreast of all regulatory developments and requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight and completion of all annual compliance risk assessments and monitoring plans including the Bank’s direct deposit and lending functions as well as for each fintech relationship as a part of the Bank’s Banking as a Service (BaaS) program.
- Develop and maintain best-in-class compliance program, policies, and practices while introducing continuous reviews and updates for improvement.
- Design, lead, and conduct compliance testing of bank and fintech customers.
- Maintain ownership over Bank, fintech, and agency complaints including weekly review, as well as well as implementing annual complaints program reviews and revisions.
- Act as an escalation point for any issues revolving around compliance of bank and fintech marketing materials to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
- Review and revise compliance training programs for the Bank and its fintech partners.
- Act as subject matter expert to the business units on relevant compliance issues and regulatory expectations.
- Manage compliance examinations, audits, regulatory inquires, liaise with business partners in providing requested information.
- Manage compliance-related initiatives as required, such as the implementation of new compliance systems, controls, and related project management efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of five (5) years of proven and progressive experience, preferably seven (7) in a compliance role with a financial institution.
- Extensive knowledge in consumer compliance laws and regulations.
- Ability to form effective relationships and achieve influence at the most senior level in the organization.
- Strong track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities to deliver high quality and timely work.
- Experience managing or participating in exam management and communicating directly with regulators as the key point of contact for compliance.
- Proactive, motivated, strong attention to detail, and proven track record in building good working relationships.
- Proven manager with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- An understanding of when issues require escalation.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
- Analytical writing skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- CRCM certification would be a plus.
The hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits.
Piermont Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.