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A Centier Associate is someone who embodies a servant heart, is unaccepting of anything less than remarkable service, and is self-motivated and driven to deliver exceptional results.

What are our values?  Our Corporate values are Caring, Loyalty, Integrity, Friendship, Fun....who wouldn't want to work for an AWARD-WINNING company that's built on these pillars?

What about the perks?  Access to our Marathon Health Clinics which provide FREE visits & prescriptions, Generous Paid Time Off benefit, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K match, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, Daycare Reimbursement, FREE Onsite Fitness Center/Fitness Reimbursements, Health and Wellness Programs, the ability to have a voice with our Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Council, Career Growth, Work/Life Balance, AND MORE.

Supervisory Duties: This position has supervisory duties and leads the compliance initiative for Centier Bank.

Summary:  The Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) is responsible for leading the Company's compliance strategy, including proactive execution and on-going enhancement of the Compliance Management System ("CMS") and preparing the organization for regulatory and operational changes associated with being an FDIC-Large Insured Depository Institution and a Covered Institution subject to the direct supervision of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CCO ensures that the Company's CMS is robust, scalable and collaborative with partners across the three lines of defense. The CCO leads and develops the internal compliance team and coordinates with third-party firms to support complex regulatory compliance monitoring. The CCO is a strategic leader who drives Company adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies while fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.

Essential Duties: 

Compliance Management System (CMS) Oversight

• Develop, implement, manage, assess and advance the Company’s CMS; areas include but are not limited to policies, procedures, risk assessments, regulatory change management, training, monitoring, advisory and complaints response
• Ensure CMS aligns with regulatory expectations, industry best practices and internal risk appetite
• Oversee compliance monitoring, reporting and issues management processes
• Accountable for management and monitoring of customer complaints as well as reporting periodically to the Audit and Risk Committee. 
• Collaborate with business units and across the lines of defense to integrate compliance expectations into operational processes
• Partner with business leaders to identify, support and address potential emerging risks and issues
   

Asset Threshold Preparation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive compliance roadmap for regulatory and operational readiness in alignment with the Company’s growth strategy
• Ensure robust management of delivery targets, with clear change control as needed
• Evaluate on-going delivery to align program with evolving expectations
   

Leadership & Governance

• Overall accountability to ensure that the bank embraces a culture of compliance.  This includes maintaining knowledge of the bank’s operations and associates as well as creating and cultivating relationships.
• Provide senior level leadership through expert-level understanding of the consumer regulatory requirements and business acumen
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on compliance matters
• Provide regulatory reports and updates to the Board of Directors and its committees as well as senior management on compliance risks, trends and program effectiveness

Regulatory Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between the federal and state regulators on compliance-related matters
• Lead responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries
• Monitor regulatory developments, proactively assessing the impacts of proposed legislation and regulatory guidance and guiding integration / implementation of changes into the CMS

Team Development

• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing compliance team, promoting professional development and certifications ( e.g., CRCM)
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous learning
• Encourage tools and automation to support team member efficiency and effectiveness in delivery
             

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Deposit and Lending related consumer compliance regulations in a large bank setting
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and apply them to the Company’s operational needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior management and regulatory bodies
• Effective influence and coaching skills
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Ability to handle extended work time and stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

• 4-year college degree required; Graduate or Law Degree preferred
• Ten years of experience in compliance, risk management or a similar role in the financial services industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Certification through CRCM or similar preferred
• Experience managing a CMS and preparing for significant regulatory milestones
• Experience working within and influencing matrixed teams

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Centier Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position at Centier Bank, please call us at 219-755-6160 or send us an email at hrcareers@centier.com. 

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