Compliance & Risk Officer

Bank of Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Hawaii in Honolulu is seeking an Individual Contributor focused on compliance and operational risk programs. The role involves supporting audits, monitoring key risk indicators, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in compliance or risk management. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or related discipline.
• Intermediate knowledge of laws and regulations, regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of compliance and operational risk programs.
• Assist with internal audits and regulatory examinations.
• Track key risk indicators and report findings.
• Maintain policies and procedures to align with regulations.

Skills

Compliance and Risk Management

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

As an Individual Contributor, this role supports the execution and maintenance of regulatory compliance and operational risk programs by coordinating activities, monitoring controls, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role contributes to risk identification, issue resolution, and program effectiveness through analysis, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Risk Program Support: Supports the execution of compliance and operational risk programs by assisting with monitoring activities, maintaining documentation, and coordinating program updates. Helps ensure adherence to established frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Audit & Examination Coordination: Assists with internal audits and regulatory examinations by preparing materials, coordinating information requests, and supporting responses to findings. Tracks issues and supports remediation efforts to timely resolution.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Supports ongoing monitoring activities, tracks key risk indicators, and contributes to periodic reporting. Analyzes data to identify trends and elevate potential risks or control gaps.
• Policy, Procedure & Process Support: Assists in maintaining policies, procedures, and internal documentation to align with regulatory requirements. Supports process improvements and contributes to operational testing activities.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Equivalent work experience or certification(s) may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Level II – Minimum 4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or related discipline.
• Level III – Minimum 6 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate knowledge and skill proficiency in bank acumen, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, customer experience, laws and regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Basic knowledge and skill proficiency in business acumen, critical thinking, decision making and judgment, examination and analysis, and risk governance.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to support multiple priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to compliance and risk activities while developing subject matter expertise.

As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

Delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Bank of Hawaii. We listen, understand and deliver what our customers need to help them build a better tomorrow.

We are an EEO/AA employer, including disability and veterans. For Bank of Hawaii's full EEO statement, please visit https://www.boh.com/careers.