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

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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.