Chief Compliance Officer

Position Title: Chief Compliance Officer

This established national mortgage lender offers residential mortgage financing through its retail and wholesale channels, serving borrowers across the country. With a progressive, solutions-oriented culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, the company empowers its leaders to challenge existing processes, introduce new ideas, and drive meaningful change. Employees benefit from a collaborative executive team, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities to expand their influence as the organization grows.

This is an opportunity to join a company where independent thinking is encouraged, leadership has a direct impact on business strategy, and professional growth is driven by initiative and results.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to lead regulatory compliance, compliance risk management, and compliance strategy for a growing national mortgage lender. This senior leadership role will oversee mortgage regulatory compliance, strengthen internal controls, manage regulatory examinations and investor reviews, and develop scalable compliance programs that support business growth while maintaining regulatory integrity. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, forward-thinking compliance leader with extensive mortgage industry experience, strong decision-making abilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This individual thrives in a changing environment, takes ownership, and brings innovative solutions to complex regulatory challenges.

Salary Range
: $145,000 - $230,000 / annually, DOE

Location: Tampa, FL (hybrid, 2–3 days per week in office). Relocation assistance is available for candidates interested in moving to the Tampa area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organization's mortgage regulatory compliance programs across its retail and wholesale/TPO channels, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state regulations and GSE, agency, and investor requirements
• Develop and execute a comprehensive compliance strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth
• Evaluate internal compliance risks and implement effective policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Serve as the primary point of contact for state regulatory examinations and investor compliance reviews, coordinate with internal audit and quality control, and drive remediation of findings with business owners
• Identify gaps in existing compliance processes and implement practical solutions to strengthen organizational oversight
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate regulatory risks associated with new business initiatives
• Provide strategic guidance on mortgage lending regulations, compliance requirements, and emerging industry developments
• Establish and maintain compliance monitoring, reporting, and risk assessment processes
• Serve as the company's designated BSA/AML Officer
• Own multistate company, branch, and loan originator licensing through NMLS
• Own the consumer complaint management program and oversee fair lending compliance
• Oversee the compliance components of broker (TPO) approval and ongoing monitoring
• Assess departmental needs and recommend appropriate staffing, resources, and organizational improvements
• Communicate compliance findings, recommendations, and regulatory developments to senior leadership
• Foster a proactive compliance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and responsible business growth

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in mortgage compliance and regulatory compliance within the mortgage lending industry, with exceptional candidates possessing 7–8 years considered
• Proven leadership experience in a senior compliance position, preferably as a Chief Compliance Officer,…