Regulatory Compliance Officer

Our client, an established and growing community bank on the Connecticut shoreline, is looking for a seasoned Compliance Officer / CRA Officer to play a highly visible leadership role within the organization. This position is ideal for a banking professional who thrives at the intersection of regulatory compliance, risk management, community engagement, and team leadership. You will help shape compliance strategy, oversee critical programs, and partner with leaders across the Bank to support continued growth and operational excellence.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to lead the Bank’s Compliance Management System

• High impact role with exposure to executive leadership and the Board

• Ability to influence compliance practices across multiple business units

• Ownership of the Vendor Management and CRA programs

• Meaningful engagement with community organizations and stakeholders

What You’ll Do

• Lead and maintain the Bank’s Compliance Management System

• Review and interpret new and amended federal regulations and state laws

• Chair the Internal Compliance Committee

• Serve on the Board Compliance Committee

• Participate in Privacy, Information Security, and Branch/Department meetings

• Act as the primary liaison for internal audits and regulatory examinations

• Manage compliance communications through FDIC Connect

• Consult with legal counsel when necessary regarding regulatory matters

• Lead the Vendor Management Program and related risk management activities

• Oversee and administer the Community Reinvestment Act program

• Develop, implement, and monitor CRA strategies, policies, and procedures

• Coordinate CRA data collection and performance analysis

• Prepare reports for management and the Board

• Serve as the primary CRA contact during regulatory examinations

• Support outreach efforts and engagement with community groups

• Manage, mentor, and guide staff supporting Compliance, Vendor Management, and CRA functions

• Partner with leadership across IT, Lending, Marketing, Trust, Deposit/BSA, and Accounting

• Identify and support organizational compliance training needs

• Represent the Bank at civic, business, and regulatory events

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Ten years of banking experience including compliance and project management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Strong knowledge of banking compliance principles and regulatory requirements

• Excellent analytical and decision making skills

• Proven leadership and people management experience

• Strong interpersonal and team building abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence outcomes

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment

• Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment

This is an on-site role in Essex, CT. The salary range is $90,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience.