Deputy Compliance Officer
About The Position
At German American Bank, compliance is a strategic function that helps protect our customers, support sustainable growth, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted financial institution. We’re seeking an experienced Deputy Compliance Officer to provide leadership for our enterprise-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) and serve as a key partner to executive leadership in managing regulatory risk. This is an opportunity to influence the Bank’s compliance strategy, lead high-performing teams, and help ensure we continue to operate with integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to doing what’s right.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of banking compliance, regulatory, or risk management experience.
- 3-5 years leadership/managerial experience.
- Experience at a mid-size or large financial institution ($5B-$50B)
- Demonstrated experience managing regulatory compliance examinations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Ability to: communicate effectively (written and verbally), maintain confidentiality, work with speed and accuracy, and work independently and as a team member.
- Attention to detail and ability to work well in teams and individually.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Bank’s Compliance, BSA, and CRA/Fair Lending teams while overseeing the Bank’s enterprise-wide CMS.
- Provide guidance on federal and state banking regulations.
- Direct compliance monitoring and testing activities.
- Oversee regulatory change management efforts.
- Establish meaningful compliance metrics and reporting for executive leadership and management committees.
- Support regulatory examinations and audits.
- Help ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Collaborate with business leaders across the organization to promote sound compliance practices, provide credible challenge, and support well-controlled business operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
- 25 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Wellness benefits
- Life event coverage
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, short-term incentives and long-term equity earning opportunities
- Logo wear discounts
- Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
