Compliance Officer

Midwest Bank; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Midwest Bank is seeking a Compliance Officer to lead audits, liaise with regulators, and educate staff on regulatory changes. You will prepare detailed board-facing reports and collaborate across departments to uphold standards.

The role emphasizes integrity, accuracy, and proactive risk management in a banking environment. Ideal candidates have a strong compliance background, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Finance, Banking, or related field.
• 5+ years of bank compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to interpret laws and communicate requirements effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and banking software systems.
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, courteous, and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive compliance audits across all departments.
• Acting as the main contact during external exams.
• Preparing detailed reports with findings and recommendations for the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with departments to implement and maintain compliance standards.
• Train and educate staff on updates or changes to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Report compliance violations to the CEO.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date policies aligned with federal and state regulations.
• Resolve compliance-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to all bank security procedures.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance training initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

Report writing

Communication

Public speaking

Ethics

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree (or higher) in Finance, Banking, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking software

Job description

Join Our Team as a Compliance Officer

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about maintaining integrity in the banking industry? Join our team as a Compliance Officer and play a critical role in ensuring our organization meets all regulatory and policy standards while supporting a culture of accountability and excellence. This role serves as a key liaison between departments, leadership, and regulatory entities, while also educating employees on compliance updates and best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Conduct comprehensive compliance audits across all departments
• Acting as the main contact during external exams
• Preparing detailed reports with findings and recommendations for the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with departments to implement and maintain compliance standards
• Train and educate staff on updates or changes to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Report compliance violations to the CEO
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date policies aligned with federal and state regulations
• Resolve compliance-related issues promptly and efficiently
• Ensure adherence to all bank security procedures
• Assist with regulatory and compliance training initiatives

What You Bring:

• Associate's degree (or higher) in Finance, Banking, or related field
• 5 years or more of bank compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to interpret laws and communicate requirements effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal, written, and public speaking skills
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and banking software systems
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, courteous, and team-focused approach

Additional Perks:

• Opportunities to participate in community events
• Training and collaboration with supportive internal teams

• A role where you can truly make an impact

Why work for us?

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Midwest Bank is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.