Chief Compliance Officer (Banking Compliance)

Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States

Company

hirify.global is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation serving clients nationwide through multiple bank brands and affiliated financial entities.

What you will do

• Oversee the bank’s regulatory compliance framework, Compliance Management System, and compliance programs across affiliated entities.
• Lead second-line compliance oversight and provide strategic guidance on products, services, processes, and new business initiatives.
• Partner with senior management, business leaders, affiliates, and risk committees on regulatory relations, risk, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and operations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, training programs, and risk-mitigation solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments, compliance trends, emerging risks, and departmental budgetary or operational performance.
• Hire, coach, manage performance, and develop the compliance team.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; a master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience and expert knowledge of state and federal banking compliance regulations, lending policies, products, and services.
• Expert knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory obligations, industry standards, lending activities, and operational terminology.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work strategically and hands-on; up to 25% travel may be required.

Nice to have

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager certification.
• Master’s degree or MBA in a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) matching program.
• Ownership opportunity and tuition assistance.
• Employee volunteer and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to build business knowledge through hands-on experience.