VP, Regulatory Relations

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Relations professional to join a highly regulated financial services organization. This role will serve as a key liaison between the firm, regulatory authorities, and internal leadership, overseeing regulatory examinations, supervisory activities, and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, highly scrutinized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for U.S. banking regulators and supervisory authorities, coordinating regulatory communications and ongoing oversight activities.
• Oversee regulatory examinations, supervisory reviews, and monitoring activities from initial planning through completion.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory findings, track corrective action plans, and ensure timely remediation and closure.
• Prepare and manage required regulatory submissions, notifications, and periodic reporting.
• Partner with business leaders, Compliance, Risk, and Internal Audit to facilitate regulatory reviews and strengthen governance practices.
• Develop executive-level presentations, regulatory dashboards, and performance reporting for senior management and the Board.
• Coordinate regulatory meetings, supervisory discussions, and stakeholder workshops.
• Support risk assessments, control evaluations, and testing activities related to regulatory engagement processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve regulatory coordination, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory relations, compliance, or legal functions within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree required; J.D. is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. financial services regulation, supervisory examinations, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience working directly with regulators and communicating with senior executives.
• Familiarity with the Three Lines of Defense (3LOD) framework, risk management, and control testing.
• Excellent written communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, complex information, and competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional capable of working independently and collaboratively.