Compliance Officer

(Officer level based on experience) Location: Park Ridge Reports to: SVP, Director of Regulatory Compliance Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Why Work at Lakeside Bank? Lakeside Bank offers compliance professionals the chance to make a real impact—without the bureaucracy of a large institution. As a community‑focused bank, compliance is viewed as a strategic partner to the business, not just a control function. Lakeside Bank values collaboration, professionalism, and long‑term relationships—both with customers and employees. The environment supports independent judgment, mutual respect, and work‑life balance , with a predictable weekday schedule and a stable organizational structure. About The Role Lakeside Bank is seeking a seasoned and motivated Compliance Officer to join our growing team. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role that partners closely with leadership and business units across the bank to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory knowledge, practical judgment, and a collaborative mindset—someone who enjoys being actively involved in the business while helping shape and strengthen a culture of compliance. What You’ll Do As Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in protecting the bank and supporting sustainable growth by: Developing, implementing, and maintaining the bank’s enterprise‑wide compliance programs Conducting risk assessments, compliance testing, and audits to proactively identify and mitigate risk Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring timely implementation of new or revised requirements Providing practical guidance and training to business partners across the organization Investigating, documenting, and resolving compliance issues and customer complaints Preparing clear, concise compliance reports for senior management and regulatory agencies Serving as a trusted compliance resource across all functional areas of the bank What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you’ll bring: Strong working knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements Experience across multiple compliance disciplines, including but not limited to:

CRA, BSA

Retail and Deposit regulations Reg E, Reg CC, Reg O Fair Lending, ECOA, TILA, RESPA, HMDA, FHA Flood Disaster Protection Act and USA PATRIOT Act Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams Professional certification such as CRCM or similar (preferred) Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of compliance experience within the banking industry Physical Requirements This position may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, including storage boxes or trays of checks. Compensation & Benefits This is an exempt, officer‑level position , with compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. Officer level and compensation will be based on previous compliance experience. Salary range: $58,000 – $120,000 Lakeside Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan options (PPO and HMO) Dental and vision coverage Employer‑paid life, AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance Optional supplemental benefits, including life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance Equal Opportunity Employer Disability & Veteran Lakeside Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakeside Bank