Job Description
Join our award-winning compliance team at Valley Financial Group, Fresno's premier financial services provider. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Compliance Officer to safeguard our operations while driving ethical growth in the Central Valley. This high-impact role offers unmatched career advancement opportunities in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
As a key guardian of regulatory integrity, you'll collaborate with executive leadership to implement cutting-edge compliance frameworks. We provide comprehensive benefits including profit-sharing, flexible work arrangements, and continuous professional development through our partnership with the American Compliance Association.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce BSA/AML, OFAC, and Dodd-Frank compliance programs for 15+ branch locations
- Conduct risk-based audits and investigations with 98% regulatory accuracy benchmark
- Train 200+ employees on evolving FinCEN and CFPB regulations
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce compliance-related operational risks by 30%
- Prepare quarterly regulatory reports for Board of Directors and federal examiners
- Partner with Legal Department to update policies for California-specific regulations
- Manage compliance technology stack including RegTech SaaS solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/JD preferred)
- 5+ years compliance experience in financial services with 2+ years in leadership
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or CAMS designation required
- Expert knowledge of federal/state banking regulations and California-specific laws
- Advanced proficiency in compliance software (e.g., Wolters Kluwer, NICE Actimize)
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven problem-solving abilities
- Proven track record of leading successful regulatory examinations
- Strong presentation skills for executive stakeholder communications