Compliance Section Manager Sr. – Digital

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Section Manager Sr. – Digital to provide second line advisory and execution support across Digital/Mobile Banking.

The role delivers compliance analysis, risk assessments, and practical guidance while partnering with business and risk stakeholders. The position requires strong knowledge of digital regulations and the ability to independently manage complex assignments with limited oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in financial services.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or risk management with a focus on Digital and Privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide second line compliance advisory across Digital and Mobile Banking products, services, and experiences.
• Independently execute risk assessments, reviews, and analyses with minimal direction.
• Identify compliance risks and guide business partners on impacts and mitigations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Digital & privacy

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Financial Services or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Compliance Section Manager Sr. – Digital is a senior individual contributor providing second line advisory and execution support across Digital/Mobile Banking. This hands‑on role delivers compliance analysis, risk assessments, and practical guidance in a fast‑paced environment while partnering closely with business and risk stakeholders. The role requires demonstrated working knowledge of digital compliance regulations, as well as other technical regulatory requirements, to effectively support the business and compliance objectives. The role requires the ability to independently manage complex assignments with limited oversight and partner with subject matter experts on specialized or highly complex matters. This position reports to the Consumer Finance, Digital & Marketing Compliance Group Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance Advisory & Execution

• Provide second line compliance advisory and execution support across:
• Digital and Mobile Banking products, services, and customer experiences
• Independently execute detailed compliance risk assessments, advisory reviews, and analysis with minimal direction, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations
• Apply working knowledge of digital regulations and technical regulatory requirements and applicable state laws, partner with senior SMEs on more complex or emerging issues
• Identify applicable compliance risks and help business partners understand impacts, including upstream, downstream, and cross‑segment considerations
• Review business controls, issues, and risk assessments; provide risk‑based observations and actionable recommendations
• Support regulatory change impact assessments and provide input on emerging risks and requirements
• Assist business partners in meeting Compliance Management System (CMS) expectations (e.g., complaints, training, escalations)

Project Execution & Risk Management

• Lead or support assigned compliance reviews and initiatives, ensuring timely and high‑quality execution
• Monitor progress of assigned work, track issues, and elevate risks or delays as appropriate
• Provide input and feedback on deliverables to support quality, consistency, and documentation expectations
• Proactively identify potential risks, gaps, or inefficiencies and recommend practical, risk‑based solutions
• Support issue management activities, including validation, tracking, and resolution monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners across Digital, Marketing, Data & Analytics, and risk teams
• Develop into a trusted advisor by providing clear, practical, risk‑based compliance guidance aligned with risk appetite
• Communicate compliance risks, observations, and recommendations clearly to business partners and Compliance leadership
• Collaborate effectively across teams to support coordination on complex or ambiguous issues

Compliance Reviews & Oversight

• Support regulatory exams, audits, and compliance testing, including preparation of materials and responses
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, Audit, and stakeholders to ensure aligned and effective responses.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments and industry trends across digital banking, privacy, and marketing
• Assess models and AI tools for potential compliance risks and impacts

Key Success Indicators

• Timely, high‑quality execution of compliance reviews and advisory support
• Demonstrated capability in digital and privacy risk analysis with appropriate use of SMEs for complex issues
• Effective identification and escalation of compliance risks
• Strong, trusted working relationships with business partners
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in financial services
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or risk management with a focus on Digital and Privacy (must have expertise in digital and technical regulations, including acts, and guidance including: ESIGN, , TCPA, FCRA, Guidance on Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment, Social Media Guidance, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and Weblinking).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting digital/mobile banking or data-driven business activities
• Exposure to consumer protection regulations in digital channels (e.g., UDAAP, Reg DD, Reg E, Dodd-Frank Section 1033, ESIGN, TCPA)
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform compliance risk assessments and deliver advisory support in complex or ambiguous environments
• Experience operating as a senior individual contributor, managing competing priorities, and delivering high‑quality outcomes with limited oversight
• Strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly across diverse stakeholders

Core Competencies

• Strong compliance and business acumen across digital/mobile.
• Ability to provide practical, risk‑based solutions
• Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Proactive identification and management of risk
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type: Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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