Lead Tech Writer, Regulatory & Audit (Banking) | Remote

Mediabistro; Corpus Christi (TX); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector seeks a Lead Technical Writer to manage regulatory documentation efforts. This remote position requires expertise in translating complex regulatory language into clear narratives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing within the banking industry and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical writing experience in regulated banking or financial industry.
• Direct experience with MRAs, consent orders, and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft closure packages, policy documents, and exam artifacts.
• Collaborate with SMEs and executives to ensure documentation needs are met.

Skills

Technical Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Job description

Job Title : Lead Tech Writer - Regulatory & Audit (Banking) | Remote

Location : Remote

Pay Rate : $52.00 - $66.00 / hour

Employment Type : W2 Contract (12+ Months)

• URGENT NEED - APPLY BY MONDAY, 5 / 12. Must be able to begin interview process by Monday mid/day, close of business.
• 1-Step Interview | Remote | W2 Contract Only (12+ months)
• Candidates must meet all listed requirements to be considered.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS :

• 5+ years of technical writing experience in a regulated banking, audit, or financial industry
• Direct experience with MRAs, consent orders (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve), issue management, or regulatory closure packages
• Ability to translate complex controls and risk language into regulatory-ready narratives
• Experience with policy and procedure (P&P) writing
• Strong understanding of audit and exam management expectations
• Proven ability to interface with executive leadership and regulators

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Lead Technical Writer to lead documentation efforts related to regulatory exams, issue management, MRAs, and closure packages for a major financial institution. This role requires precision, control fluency, and the ability to synthesize risk, audit, and regulatory language into clear, exam-ready deliverables. You will own the narrative development of critical regulatory communications and ensure alignment across risk, fraud, legal, compliance, and audit stakeholders.

This is a high-volume, high-visibility role. Candidates must operate independently, make quick decisions, and maintain quality under pressure.

Key Responsibilities :

Regulatory Writing & Documentation

• Own drafting of closure packages, policy documents, issue management responses, and exam artifacts
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with regulatory expectations

Risk Translation

• Frame narratives that articulate issues, corrective actions, and outcomes
• Eliminate ambiguity that could lead to follow-ups or escalations

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work directly with SMEs, executives, and cross-functional risk teams
• Participate in status calls to anticipate documentation needs

Leadership & Quality Control

• Mentor junior writers and maintain high writing standards
• Lead internal consistency in tone, structure, and regulatory alignment