Head of Compliance (Hybrid, Remote)

At Emprise Bank, everything we do is focused on empowering people to thrive. We proudly work to provide an extraordinary customer experience to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are currently seeking a Head of Compliance to join our team. The Head of Compliance will act as an in-house expert, delivering compliance advice and guidance to all Bank employees and partnering with business leadership to address compliance-related matters in new and existing products and delivery systems.

This position is eligible for a Hybrid schedule in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas. Remote in South Dakota, Utah, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, and Nebraska.

A successful candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations.
• Strong knowledge of embedded services
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• An understanding of and commitment to our values

Essential functions of the role:

Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Bank compliance program.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct regular training for staff on compliance topics
• Lead, maintain, update, and oversee the compliance team, systems and models.
• Train the organization on key compliance risks.
• Ensure the bank's lending practices comply with fair lending laws and regulations, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
• Oversee the CRA program and officer of the Bank
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by federal and state authorities.
• Draft and distribute compliance bulletins concerning proposed regulatory changes.
• Implement automation and process improvement programs to increase productivity and compliance accuracy.
• Chair the Compliance Committee

Card Program and Embedded Expertise

• Comprehends business, regulatory compliance obligations for payment processors as well as MSBs and safeguard functions being performed inside those obligations.
• Maintains real time awareness on regulatory changes and landscape as well as the evolving trends of establishing identity in a digital environment.
• Builds, oversees, and monitors a program that ensures compliance with all payment processing regulations and rules governing this respective sector.

Other

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports on compliance activities to senior management and the board of directors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies on compliance related matters.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory examinations and audits, including CRA.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance in the embedded banking industry, minimum of 10 years of financial institution experience.
• Professional certifications such as CCBCO, CRCM, CIPP are preferred

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, Emprise offers professional growth, a rewarding and challenging environment, opportunities to be involved in our communities, and a culture of integrity, passion, and success. We also offer shift differential pay for bilingual candidates!

At Emprise Bank, empowering people to thrive means having an all-inclusive culture that honors our commitment to all dimensions of diversity in our workforce and embraces inclusion of all people. People of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.emprisebank.com.

Emprise Bank is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veteran Employer/Member FDIC/Drug Free Workplace.

Emprise Bank participates in E-Verify and will provide your Form-I 9 to the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States.