Private Bank Americas – Senior Compliance Officer - Vice President

About the role

You will work in the Compliance Department as a business line compliance officer primarily focused on the Private Bank’s lending activities. In addition, your responsibilities will involve providing Compliance support, including advising and providing guidance to other Private Bank areas of business of a sophisticated full-service broker/dealer and banking business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior compliance advisor to Private Bank Lending businesses, providing independent oversight, effective check and challenge, and informed judgment on applicable laws, regulations, firm policies, and procedures
• Interpret and assess the impact of evolving state and federal regulatory requirements, partnering with Business Risk to support regulatory change initiatives and ensure timely, effective implementation
• Review and challenge new products, marketing materials, and client communications to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to firm standards
• Lead compliance risk assessments, targeted reviews, and ongoing surveillance of business activities, identifying emerging risks and driving remediation with stakeholders
• Support regulatory examinations and inquiries, including coordinating responses, managing documentation, and engaging with regulators as appropriate
• Oversee compliance reporting, training content, and execution of strategic compliance initiatives and projects, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery

How You’ll Lead

• Act as a trusted partner to senior Private Bank business leaders, influencing decision-making and reinforcing a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness
• Provide leadership across control functions by working closely with Legal, Audit, Divisional Control, and supervisory teams to ensure comprehensive and consistent compliance coverage
• Represent the compliance function in regulatory engagements, examinations, and senior-level discussions, delivering clear, risk-based perspectives

Skills You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Business, or Accounting; JD or MBA strongly preferred
• Proven experience providing compliance, legal, or regulatory advisory support within financial services, including lending, relationship management, or investment management businesses
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment to complex regulatory issues, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, compliance risk assessments, and targeted reviews within a highly regulated environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and clearly articulate regulatory expectations

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Banking or securities experience, preferably within a global investment bank; prior regulatory agency experience is a strong plus
• Experience advising a Private Bank, Trust Company, or Wealth Management business on compliance or regulatory matters
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. banking laws, rules, and regulations
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies such as the Federal Reserve Bank, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Outbound Control Centers, particularly during examinations
• Proactive, self-directed leadership style with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to operate independently

What We Offer

A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs