Director, Compliance & Risk Strategy

Evolving Solution Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is seeking a Director of Compliance & Risk Management to establish and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework and ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws and policies. The role requires influencing senior stakeholders and the Board to uphold a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

The candidate will oversee grants and lending compliance, collaborate across divisions, and lead audits, training, and policy updates to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field; a JD or advanced degree is a plus.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to financial institutions, lending practices, and grant administration is essential.
• Professional certification such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred; experience designing and monitoring risk management frameworks and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior-level stakeholders and the Board.
• Knowledge of Baltimore’s economic and civic landscape and familiarity with the Mayor’s strategic priorities is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and risk management for the organization’s grants and lending activities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies within the grants, lending, and financial administration functions.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and internal controls.
• Collaborate across the Finance, Administration, Innovation, Economic Development, Strategy, and Business Development divisions to manage risk and ensure compliance across all operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Law

JD or advanced degree

Job description

Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is seeking a Director of Compliance & Risk Management to establish and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework and ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws and policies. The role requires influencing senior stakeholders and the Board to uphold a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

The candidate will oversee grants and lending compliance, collaborate across divisions, and lead audits, training, and policy updates to advance