Head of Regulatory Affairs, North America
About The Position
Lead regulatory strategy at a global financial institution and shape trusted relationships with regulators across North America while driving a strong culture of compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence regulatory strategy while working with collaborative, highly engaged teams across the region. As the Head of Regulatory Affairs, North America, you will be successful by building trusted regulatory relationships while ensuring consistent, high-quality management of regulatory communications and examinations. This leadership role is responsible for defining and executing regulatory strategy across North America while serving as the central liaison with key supervisory bodies. The position ensures consistent coordination of examinations, regulatory communications, and remediation efforts. It plays a critical role in strengthening compliance practices, enhancing transparency, and supporting business objectives through proactive risk management. The role contributes to a strong governance framework and reinforces Rabobank’s commitment to regulatory excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong knowledge of banking regulations and supervisory processes.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with regulatory agencies and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel regionally
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain strategic relationships with regulatory agencies across the United States.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and coordinate communication across all North America entities.
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of regulatory examinations, ensuring readiness and consistency.
- Manage responses to regulatory inquiries, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.
- Guide the preparation and quality assurance of materials submitted to regulators.
- Drive exam readiness efforts by conducting assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
- Track, report, and oversee remediation of regulatory findings and ensure progress is centrally documented.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on regulatory trends, exam outcomes, and emerging risks.
- Enhance processes and protocols for regulatory engagement to promote consistency, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire.
- Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.
- 401(k) plan
- 401(k) match 50% of the first 6%
- Additional 3% of eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution
- Up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions
- Generous paid time off program for full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually
- Dollars for Doers program
- Helping Hands program
- Gift Matching program
- Flexible hybrid working model
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
