Senior Compliance Officer

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

About the Role 

Herring Bank is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen our enterprise compliance framework as we continue to expand across markets, digital channels, and specialized banking programs. 

This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory expectations are embedded into the Bank’s growth strategy, with primary oversight across BSA/AML, CRA, third-party/vendor risk management, and digital banking compliance. The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and the ability to proactively advise leadership on regulatory risk as the Bank evolves. 

What You’ll Do 

Lead oversight of the Bank’s BSA/AML and sanctions compliance programs, including SARs, CTRs, CIP, CDD, OFAC, and KYC  

Ensure alignment with regulatory guidance from FinCEN, FFIEC, and other governing bodies  

Oversee high-risk customer due diligence, including specialized banking segments  

Evaluate and enhance transaction monitoring systems and financial crime controls  

Lead or support the Bank’s CRA program, including assessment areas, reporting, and exam readiness  

Partner with leadership to align community development strategy with regulatory expectations  

Oversee third-party/vendor risk management, including due diligence, contract review, and ongoing monitoring  

Ensure appropriate compliance oversight of fintech partners and external service providers  

Advise leadership on regulatory implications of digital banking initiatives, fintech partnerships, and evolving delivery channels  

Monitor regulatory developments impacting digital banking and ensure proactive alignment  

Integrate compliance considerations into new products, services, and market expansion strategies  

Serve as a primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and examiners  

Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies  

Provide compliance training to employees, leadership, and the Board  

Prepare reporting for senior leadership and the Board of Directors  

Partner cross-functionally across operations, lending, deposit operations, and executive leadership  

What You’ll Bring 

Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, CRA, and consumer compliance regulations  

Experience overseeing or supporting vendor/third-party risk management programs  

Experience advising on digital banking, fintech, or emerging delivery channels  

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned guidance  

Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills  

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience  

5–10+ years of experience in banking compliance or related regulatory roles  

CAMS and/or CRCM certifications preferred  

Experience supporting regulatory examinations and compliance programs in a banking environment  

Must pass credit and background screening 

MEMBER FDIC – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other and/or different tasks be performed as assigned. 

This is a remote position.