Head of Credit Risk & Compliance

Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Partners with leaders and Compliance colleagues in their assigned Line of Business Risk Managers across all regulatory disciplines, and Law Division personnel to, depending on the function, provide regulatory guidance and credible challenge for the successful creation, implementation, and maintenance of an effective risk management framework. Act as trusted advisor to Business Line (BL) first line of Defense (1LoD) and Chief Risk Office (CRO) colleagues for projects and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Ensure the active identification, documentation and challenge or escalation of risks and their controls as appropriate. May influence policies and procedures to maximize profit potential and minimize regulatory exposure. Accountable for an effective partnership with 1LoD/CRO teams and with Risk Managers across other product and regulatory disciplines. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience - Typically, more than eight years of applicable experience Preferred Skills/Experience - Advanced understanding of the credit/debit card risk and control framework - Regulatory expertise in the following regulations: Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact credit and debit cards - Advanced understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, and systems - Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies - Strong leadership and management skills of processes, projects and people - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills; comfortable presenting and defending regulatory guidance, even when it challenges the status quo - Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications - Certified Regulatory and Compliance Manager (CRCM) This role requires working from a U.Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. Bank participates in the U.Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.Citizenship and Immigration Services. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.