Sr. Compliance Officer

Description
At New Horizon, we're building a bank that runs on grit, speed, and execution.
We move fast, challenge assumptions, and obsess over doing things better — for our clients and for each other. This isn't a place for red tape; it's a place for builders. From product design to client experience to operations, we're constantly pushing for sharper thinking and smarter solutions. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who share a relentless drive to enhance our services and deliver exceptional experiences. If you're energized by momentum, motivated by results, and excited to shape the future of banking, you'll feel right at home here.

General Job Summary
The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for leading and managing the Bank's regulatory compliance program to ensure full adherence to applicable banking laws, regulations, and internal policies. In addition to overseeing the Bank's enterprise-wide compliance management system, this role also serves as the Bank's BSA Officer, providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and OFAC compliance programs. This role oversees the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Bank's compliance and BSA/AML frameworks and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, Board committees, and staff on all compliance-related matters.

The Senior Compliance Officer works closely with senior leadership, risk management, auditors, regulators, and business lines to proactively identify compliance and BSA/AML risks, implement effective controls, and support the Bank's ongoing safety, soundness, and growth objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance Oversight

• Serve as the Bank's primary subject matter expert on all federal and state banking regulations including providing strategic oversight of all BSA/AML and OFAC compliance activities.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations; assess the impact to the Bank and recommend timely updates to policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Bank's Compliance Management System (CMS), including oversight of policies, monitoring, risk assessments, training, and reporting.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, internal audits, and compliance testing engagements; serve as point of contact for regulators and auditors.

Policy & Program Management

• Maintain and oversee compliance policies, manuals, and internal control frameworks to ensure alignment with current regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with policy owners and Bank leadership to ensure policies are reviewed, updated, and approved according to the Board-approved policy review schedule.

Compliance Monitoring & Risk Assessment

• Monitor and report suspicious activity; ensure timely filing of SARs, CTRs, and other required regulatory reports.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of Bank activities to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead the Bank's annual Compliance Risk Assessment process to evaluate emerging risks and control effectiveness.
• Identify areas of potential compliance vulnerability; develop and oversee remediation plans as needed.

Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver compliance training for Board members, management, and staff to ensure understanding of applicable regulations and Bank policies.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of compliance matters to business lines, management, and employees as issues arise.

Board & Committee Reporting

• Prepare periodic compliance reports for executive management, Board of Directors, and Board Committees (Audit, Risk, Compliance, Loan, ALCO).
• Serve as staff liaison to relevant Board committees to support governance oversight of compliance functions.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Foster a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
• Maintain working relationships with regulatory agencies, auditors, consultants, and internal departments.
• Provide coaching and leadership to compliance staff, if applicable.

Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent credit, problem solving, and decision quality skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidance, particularly those related to real estate valuations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or other relevant subject area preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Compliance and Risk Management.