Compliance Officer/Compliance Auditing (Hybrid)

First American • Santa Ana, CA

6d • $97,700 - $130,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Supports and /or performs audits to detect violations of laws and applicable regulations, as well as company policies and procedures; investigates misconduct, promotes ethical practices and culture, and evaluates compliances issues / concerns within the organization; and ensures coordination with other departments aligning compliance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years of compliance, audit and / or related experience
• Knowledge and some expertise in financial services industry, preferably in insurance, banking, or real estate mortgage services is a plus
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and competing priorities simultaneously
• Must consistently demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic
• Basic knowledge of audit process
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Compliance, ethics, fraud, or internal audit related certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs and / or supports audits of compliance with laws and regulations, policies and procedures, contracts and other compliance obligations in accordance with the Compliance Program
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Shared Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Consults with Compliance team as needed to resolve difficult compliance issues
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends
• Supports Compliance function activities related to monitoring and reporting on the performance of the Compliance Program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness
• Performs and/or supports special reviews/projects with guidance from the Compliance team, division operations counsel and management

Benefits

• Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees