Senior Compliance Officer (Boise, ID; Spokane, Walla Walla, or Tri-Cities, WA area only)

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

NOTE: This position is open to Spokane, Walla Walla, or Tri-Cities, WA or Boise, ID area residents. The position is not eligible for relocation support.

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of our Compliance Management System (CMS). This role is critical in ensuring the Bank’s adherence to consumer protection laws and other regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead compliance initiatives, and provide strategic guidance on regulatory matters.

• Assist in designing and maintaining the Compliance Management System (CMS) to support risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze emerging regulatory issues and assess their impact on bank operations.
• Conduct compliance testing and monitoring programs; prepare risk assessments and reports.
• Support UDAAP analysis and Artificial Intelligence-related compliance reviews.
• Review and approve marketing programs, ad copy, website content, and other materials for compliance.
• Evaluate new or revised regulations and recommend updates to policies and procedures.
• Serve as a compliance advisor to business partners and for new products, services, and initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional committees and workgroups, including the Compliance Management Committee.
• Coordinate responses to customer complaints and analyze trends for systemic issues.
• Facilitate compliance training in partnership with the Talent Development team.
• Maintain thorough documentation of compliance activities and outcomes.
• Support audit and examination responses and track remediation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 6 or more years of experience in bank compliance, auditing, lending, operations, regulatory examination, loan review, or legal counsel required.

• Strong understanding of consumer, commercial, and mortgage lending products.
• Intermediate knowledge of banking regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Experience with compliance software and data mapping tools is a plus.

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $101,956 - $119,948
• Incentive and commission compensation may be awarded for eligible roles
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement
•  Get more information at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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