Real Estate Originations - Lending Compliance Officer

Mission Fed•San Diego, CA

3d•$78,000 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lending Compliance Officer to help take our Real Estate Originations team to the next level. This role serves as the go-to expert for all things lending compliance, acting as the primary resource for lending regulations and assisting teams in understanding and adhering to the rules that protect both our members and the organization. The position involves identifying risks before they become problems by reviewing lending activities, analyzing data, monitoring trends, and proactively spotting compliance issues. The Lending Compliance Officer will evaluate loan files, disclosures, and operational controls to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role also functions as a trusted advisor, working closely with management, auditors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, improve processes, and support business initiatives. Additionally, the role involves analyzing testing results, audit findings, and lending trends to identify opportunities for improvement and provide actionable recommendations, ultimately making a lasting impact by improving daily operations, building stronger compliance programs, streamlining processes, enhancing reporting, and creating solutions that support long-term success and member trust.

Requirements

5+ years of experience navigating compliance, risk, or audit challenges, preferably within financial services.
Expertise in navigating complex lending regulations and turning them into practical solutions.
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and business systems.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, solve problems, and create solutions.
Excellent influence and collaboration skills, with the ability to bring people together, influence decisions, and drive results.
Strong communication skills, with the talent for turning complex regulations into clear guidance, practical solutions, and actionable next steps.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to expert for all things lending compliance and a resource for lending regulations.
Identify risks by reviewing lending activities, analyzing data, monitoring trends, and spotting compliance issues.
Evaluate loan files, disclosures, and operational controls to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance.
Work closely with management, auditors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, improve processes, and support business initiatives.
Analyze testing results, audit findings, and lending trends to identify opportunities for improvement and provide actionable recommendations.
Help build stronger compliance programs, streamline processes, enhance reporting, and create solutions that support long-term success and member trust.