AVP- Compliance & Control Analyst

Whittier Trust Company•Seattle, WA

4d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Whittier Trust and Whittier Trust Company of Nevada are privately owned multi-family offices providing investment management, fiduciary, philanthropic, and family office services to high-net-worth individuals and their families. The AVP, Compliance and Controls Analyst assists with compliance assignments and regulatory examinations, collaborating with personnel across departments and locations. The position is full-time, in-person, and on-site in Reno, Nevada; Seattle, Washington; Pasadena, California; or Orange County, California. The role supports regulatory examinations and internal audits; prepares materials for account review meetings; conducts due diligence and reviews compliance reports; reviews account and fee workflows; monitors data and controls; and helps develop compliance training and sustainable processes. It also supports client relationship reviews, business license renewals, regulatory filings, and other strategic and operational initiatives.

Requirements

10 or more years of professional office or financial services experience, preferably in trust, compliance, risk management, or related fields.
Experience working with trust accounting systems and compliance-related technologies.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical and analytical calculations, including fee calculations and percentage-based analyses.
Ability and desire to learn new systems, processes, and technologies and grow professionally.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
High integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
Team-oriented mindset and commitment to organizational success.
Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel by airplane as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required).
Industry certification such as CTFA, CFIRS, or a similar credential.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory examinations and internal audits by preparing timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to information requests.
Gather, analyze, and organize data from trust accounting systems, Laserfiche, Salesforce, and other business platforms.
Prepare and coordinate account review meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.
Conduct Lexis Diligence searches and review OFAC, FinCEN, and 314(a) reports to identify, assess, and escalate potential compliance risks.
Review and approve new account, account closing, and fee form workflows for compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and operational standards.
Monitor account data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; identify and address control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
Contribute to developing, implementing, and enhancing sustainable compliance and control processes.
Collaborate with business partners to develop, document, and support compliance training and operational best practices.
Promote compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Assist with client relationship reviews.
Monitor and complete business license renewals and regulatory filings.
Support strategic and operational initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.