Sr Lending Compliance Specialist

Placers•Dover, DE

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Placers Professional is looking for an experienced Senior Lending Compliance Specialist to help shape and safeguard the compliance framework for this leading financial institution. In this key role, you'll be the experienced professional on mortgage, credit card, and consumer lending regulations, ensuring every lending process meets the highest compliance standards. What You'll Do: Advise on all lending regulations Develop and refine policies, procedures, and program documents that protect the organization and its members Why This Role Matters: Your expertise will directly influence how we serve our members and protect our reputation, ensuring our lending programs are both compliant and member-focused. If you're a compliance professional who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
2-5 years of lending compliance experience in both Mortgage and Credit Cards.
Experience in developing testing and lending programs. (not already scripted)
Strong written communication and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines
Knowledge of consumer lending products, loan operations, and compliance standards
Experience with examiners and auditors
Certification in NCCO, CUCE, or CRCM within 1 year - Company paid.

Responsibilities

Lead development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure consumer lending compliance.
Direct risk-based compliance testing and oversee issue validation to confirm effective mitigation of findings and regulatory feedback.
Support strategic vision through testing plan development, methodology enhancements, and stakeholder engagement.
Analyze regulatory requirements, recommend necessary system/process changes, and identify compliance risks through reviews, risk assessments, and monitoring.
Report on risk factors and data gaps; collaborate with cross-functional partners to mature the Fair Lending Program.
Provide Fair Lending advice and communicate complex regulatory expectations across products and services.
Document critical processes, maintain policies, training materials, and risk assessments; manage issues and internal resources.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure transparency into compliance risks affecting initiatives and growth.
Build relationships, offer consultative guidance, and assist with action plans for audits/exams.
Maintain up-to-date expertise on federal/state lending regulations; serve as subject matter expert for assigned systems, programs, or processes.
Lead and execute department tasks, maintain resources, train team members, and seek process improvements.