AVP- Compliance & Control Analyst

Whittier Trust•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whittier Trust and the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada provide investment management, fiduciary, philanthropic, and family-office services to high-net-worth individuals and families. The AVP, Compliance and Controls Analyst assists with compliance assignments and regulatory examinations, collaborating with personnel across company departments and locations. The position is full-time and in-person at one of the Reno, Nevada; Seattle, Washington; Pasadena, California; or Orange County, California offices. The role supports regulatory examinations and internal audits; coordinates account review materials; reviews account workflows, data, and compliance reports; and helps strengthen sustainable internal controls and risk-management processes. It also supports compliance training, client relationship reviews, business license renewals, regulatory filings, and strategic and operational initiatives. The compensation package includes a base salary of $100,000–$130,000, performance bonus, equity consideration, and benefit plans.

Requirements

10 or more years of professional office or financial services experience.
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.
Aptitude for learning new systems, processes, and technologies, and desire to grow professionally within the organization.
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 supporting organizational success.
Strong time-management 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 certifications such as CTFA, CFIRS, or similar credentials.
10 or more years of experience in trust, compliance, risk management, or related fields.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory examinations and internal audits by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to information requests.
Gather, analyze, and organize data from trust accounting systems, Laserfiche, Salesforce, and other business platforms for compliance and audit objectives.
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 control gaps and process-improvement opportunities.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of 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.