Job Description
Join Desert Financial Partners' elite compliance team and safeguard our financial integrity in the dynamic Tucson market. We're seeking a seasoned Senior Compliance Officer to design and implement robust regulatory frameworks while driving our ethical standards forward. This high-impact role offers unparalleled career growth in Arizona's premier financial hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce compliance programs aligned with federal regulations (FinCEN, OCC, SEC) and state-specific Arizona requirements
- Conduct high-stakes internal audits and risk assessments for $2B+ asset portfolios
- Lead cross-departmental investigations into potential AML/BSA violations
- Design training protocols for 200+ employees on evolving compliance landscapes
- Act as primary liaison with regulatory bodies including the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions
- Generate executive dashboards tracking key compliance KPIs and remediation efforts
- Mentor junior compliance analysts and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related field; JD/MBA preferred
- 7+ years of compliance experience in financial services or fintech
- Advanced certification (CRCM, CAMS, or CCEP) required
- Expertise in AZ-specific regulations (ARS 6-801 et seq.)
- Proven track record managing complex regulatory examinations
- Exceptional analytical skills with regulatory reporting experience
- Strong leadership abilities with demonstrated team management
- Proficiency in compliance software (e.g., NICE Actimize, ComplyAdvantage)