AVP, Governance

Join to apply for the AVP, Governance & Regulatory Relations role at Axos Bank Target Range: $70,304.00/Yr. – $80,000.00/Yr.Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10% About This Job The AVP, Governance & Regulatory Relations will serve as a key liaison between Axos Bank and regulatory agencies, including the OCC. This role is responsible for managing regulatory examinations, ensuring timely and accurate responses to examiner requests, and supporting internal stakeholders in navigating regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strong writing skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to interface confidently with both regulators and internal leadership. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Request Letter response process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all examiner-requested items via the Large File Transfer Portal Oversee the external auditor/examiner workflow system, ensuring all requests progress through each stage and are completed on time Serve as the primary onsite liaison during exams, coordinating between Examiners and Business Units, clarifying requests, attending key meetings, and managing follow-ups Provide workflow training and support to internal teams at each stage of the process Coordinate IT/facilities logistics for onsite exams, including room setup, access, and equipment Handle ongoing examiner requests, documentation, and meeting coordination, while training staff on workflow tools and resolving system issues with technical support Administer the Issues Management module in Archer eGRC for regulatory recommendations and MRA follow-ups, including evidence validation Lead the Regulatory Change Management (RCM) process, assigning and tracking regulatory alerts (e.g., FINCEN, FDIC, CFPB), and producing weekly/monthly RCM reports Maintain and update process maps, procedures, and user guides related to Regulatory Relations and RCM Support the Compliance team with document reviews, summaries, and ad‑hoc tasks Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Political Science, Regulatory Affairs, Law or similar 3+ years of professional experience in similar roles in financial services, preferably with regulatory relations liaison, including regulatory exams Familiarity with key US financial regulations Axos Employee Benefits May Include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year) HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self‑Directed Trading About Axos Born digital‑first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology‑driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers. Pre‑Employment Background Check and Drug Test All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre‑employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Equal Employment Opportunity Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Job Functions and Work Environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr