Senior Compliance Officer

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Herring Bank is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen our enterprise compliance framework as we continue to expand across markets, digital channels, and specialized banking programs.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory expectations are embedded into the Bank’s growth strategy, with primary oversight across BSA/AML, CRA, third-party/vendor risk management, and digital banking compliance. The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and the ability to proactively advise leadership on regulatory risk as the Bank evolves.

• Lead oversight of the Bank’s BSA/AML and sanctions compliance programs, including SARs, CTRs, CIP, CDD, OFAC, and KYC
• Ensure alignment with regulatory guidance from FinCEN, FFIEC, and other governing bodies
• Oversee high-risk customer due diligence, including specialized banking segments
• Evaluate and enhance transaction monitoring systems and financial crime controls
• Lead or support the Bank’s CRA program, including assessment areas, reporting, and exam readiness
• Partner with leadership to align community development strategy with regulatory expectations
• Oversee third-party/vendor risk management, including due diligence, contract review, and ongoing monitoring
• Ensure appropriate compliance oversight of fintech partners and external service providers
• Advise leadership on regulatory implications of digital banking initiatives, fintech partnerships, and evolving delivery channels
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting digital banking and ensure proactive alignment
• Integrate compliance considerations into new products, services, and market expansion strategies
• Serve as a primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and examiners
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
• Provide compliance training to employees, leadership, and the Board
• Prepare reporting for senior leadership and the Board of Directors
• Partner cross-functionally across operations, lending, deposit operations, and executive leadership

• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, CRA, and consumer compliance regulations
• Experience overseeing or supporting vendor/third-party risk management programs
• Experience advising on digital banking, fintech, or emerging delivery channels
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned guidance
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5–10+ years of experience in banking compliance or related regulatory roles
• CAMS and/or CRCM certifications preferred
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations and compliance programs in a banking environment
• Must pass credit and background screening

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This is a remote position.