Senior Compliance Officer

Position Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Date: Dec 11, 2025

Location: San Juan, PR

Company: Popular Bank

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Compliance Officer to support our Fair Lending Reviews Program, which is charged with performing ongoing transaction reviews to identify and mitigate risks related to Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) and Fair Lending across our financial products and services. This role is essential in ensuring that our organization remains compliant with federal and state regulations, including, but not limited to, ECOA, FHA, HMDA, and UDAP/UDAAP standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in compliance, lending practices, and data analysis.

• Conduct Fair Lending and UDAAP reviews and assist in risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Analyze lending data for potential disparities in treatment or outcomes to detect discriminatory or abusive patterns.
• Draft comprehensive reports in English, summarizing findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of Fair Lending and UDAAP policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement program enhancements and monitor remediation efforts.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, updating internal practices accordingly.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal stakeholders and regulators.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or related field.

JD or CRCM certification, preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulatory compliance, audit, or risk management field, preferably in financial services.
• Familiarity with Fair Lending laws and regulations, including ECOA, FHA, HMDA and CRA.
• Experience with HMDA data analysis and compliance tools (e.g., CRA Wiz, Fair Lending Wiz).

• Strong understanding of banking regulatory requirements.
• Excellent research and analysis skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects and meet changing deadlines.
• Results-oriented with sound decision-making ability.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in evaluating process changes and recommending additional controls.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, etc).

• Passion for People
• Own Every Moment
• Succeed Together
• Build the Future

Important:
The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not open to applicants who need visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship at this time.

Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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