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Compliance Director, Lending & Finance

AT Capital One
Capital One

Compliance Director, Lending & Finance

New York, NY

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Compliance Director, Lending & Finance

Corporate Compliance is seeking a Director to join our Commercial Banking Lending and Finance Compliance Advisory team. The Compliance Director will provide compliance advice regarding business strategy and new products/initiatives to leaders in Commercial Banking Lending business, which includes Corporate Banking and Commercial Real Estate/Agency Financing. Commercial Banking Lending business includes Middle Market Banking, Financial Institutions Group, Healthcare and Technology, Media, Telecom, Municipal Banking, and Energy. Commercial Real Estate provides balance sheet and off-balance sheet lending in addition to agency lending from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA. The Compliance Director will also lead advisory for the Finance corporate function, which is responsible for executing overall financial management of Capital One and includes Corporate Treasury. This Director is responsible for the management and oversight of a robust Compliance Management Program (CMP). The successful candidate will be self-starting and entrepreneurial, seeing around corners to identify tomorrow's risks, and able to integrate themselves seamlessly into existing and emerging business lines. The Director will leverage strong analytical thinking skills to ensure all components of the CMP are in place and operating effectively with respect to the business areas for which the team is responsible. Additionally, the associate will leverage strong leadership and influence skills to engage senior business leaders and other groups, including Compliance Testing, Legal, Compliance Central Governance, Product, Tech, and the Commercial Risk and Finance Risk Management, where needed.

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Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serve as a credible business advisor and partner representing the Compliance organization to Commercial Banking Lending and Finance
  • Lead a team of Compliance Advisors as they support specific areas within Commercial Banking Lending and Finance
  • Advise on regulatory and Compliance topics and coordinate with horizontal Compliance teams (AML, Privacy, Fair Lending)
  • Develop Compliance policies to address corporate and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain subject matter expertise in applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance (e.g., SEC Reg AB, FRB Reg B, FRB Reg K, FRB Reg W)
  • Identify and investigate potential rule breaches, escalate issues and coordinate corrective actions with business and control functions, as needed
  • Assist in the development and administration of Compliance training
  • Provide Compliance input and review new business initiatives, assessing compliance and regulatory risks and proactively identifying potential issues related to the new products/services
  • Maintain key relationships with business leadership as well as Legal, Risk Management, and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to accomplish shared objectives
  • Support the management of issues with the business and risk office as they arise
  • Anticipate, identify and escalate risk scenarios where needed and propose potential mitigations
  • Liaise with internal audit and assist on regulatory exams

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit or risk management within financial services
  • At least 7 years of experience supporting, partnering or interacting with internal business clients

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master's Degree
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
  • 10+ years of experience in Commercial Banking or Capital Markets

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $202,400 - $231,000 for Director, Compliance

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R201333
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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