Compliance Manager

Our client in Tucson needs to fill the important role of Compliance Officer who would:

1) be responsible for managing various administrative areas of the Bank,
2) provide support and guidance to operational and lending compliance efforts, committees and audits,
3) act and conduct responsibilities as the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer to ensure compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis,
4) provide support, guidance and participation with activities related the Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance efforts,
5) act and conduct responsibilities as the Bank's Safety and Security Officer,
6) conduct staff training related to new hires, compliance, customer service, mainframe and software computer programs,
7) assist the President/CEO in ensuring department activities run smoothly and efficiently by providing leadership, training and supervision within the department,
8) perform direct supervisory duties of assigned department staff, coordinates staff for coverage in assigned areas of the department, and is required to be fully knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of the department,
9) assure compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as, all applicable state and federal banking regulations.


The ideal candidate will have:

1) advanced experience, knowledge and training in progressively responsible bank administration, management and supervisory activities,
2) advanced knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, Bank operational policies and procedures, and the Bank's products and services,
3) advanced knowledge of preventive and reactive security measures (e.g., robbery, bomb threats, extortion, kidnapping, training, etc.) and systems (e.g., alarms, motion detectors, etc.); experience in dealing with various law enforcement agencies,
4) advanced knowledge of preventative and reactive safety measures (e.g., accidents, site inspections, training, etc.) and systems (e.g., fire alarms, extinguishers, protective apparel, etc.); experience in dealing with various state safety agencies and other personnel.

In addition, a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university; or 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work related experience should consist of an in-depth background in Bank administration, compliance and supervisory skills. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be applicable to the financial industry.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to Christian Kaijser: ckaijser@vaco.com or call the VACO Tucson Office at (520) 512-5430.