Compliance Officer

Newark Lending manages assets for more than 200,000 clients through 120 offices. Headquartered in Newark, the company runs operations centers in New Jersey and two other locations.

This role prepares for regulatory exams and works directly with examiners. Newark Lending needs someone who knows BSA/AML and consumer compliance and can explain regulations to branch staff in plain terms. Remote, open to candidates across the US. Flexible hours with a daily team call in the morning. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

In this role you will:

• Perform enhanced due diligence reviews on higher-risk accounts.
• Monitor compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC and consumer rules such as Reg E, Reg Z and TRID.
• Track regulatory changes and assess their effect on products and processes.
• Maintain the compliance risk assessment.
• Test branch and lending processes against policy and regulation.
• Review suspicious activity alerts and prepare SAR filings within deadlines.
• Coordinate regulatory exams and audit requests, and follow findings to closure.

What we're looking for:

• 2-4 years of compliance, audit or risk experience in banking or financial services.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to escalate.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or a related field.
• Experience with regulatory exams (FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve or state regulators)

Why work with us:

Expected salary range: $111,000 to $149,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility.

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Paid time off.

Newark Lending is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We read every application and reply within about a week.

New hires usually start two to three weeks after accepting an offer.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Newark Lending.