Regulatory Compliance Associate

Elliott Davis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible schedules

Wellness benefits

Career development programs

Professional coaching

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Associate to join its Financial Services Group in the Charleston, SC area. You will support regulatory audits and reviews for banking clients, applying knowledge of major consumer protection statutes to assess compliance programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with audit teams, documentation of findings, and research on evolving regulations, with opportunities for growth and professional development within a leading CPA firm.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of regulatory compliance experience in banking.
• Strong understanding of core consumer compliance regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit/compliance software.
• CRCM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support audits focused on regulatory compliance programs for client financial institutions.
• Evaluate adherence to laws such as TILA, ECOA, HMDA, and TISA.
• Assess Fair Lending programs including file analysis and testing.
• Document audit findings and report to leadership and clients.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and regulatory alignment.
• Conduct research on new or evolving regulations.
• Perform other duties within scope.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Banking experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Audit software

CRCM

Job description

Who We Are

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

The Regulatory Compliance Associate will support the audit teams within our Financial Services Group (FSG). This role focuses on delivering value-added services to banking clients through regulatory compliance audits and process reviews. The associate will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of banking regulations and a desire to contribute to impactful client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of audits focused on regulatory compliance programs and practices across client financial institutions.
• Assist with evaluating adherence to federal and state regulations such as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), and Truth in Savings Act (TISA).
• Assist with evaluating client Fair Lending programs including comparative file analysis, redlining, peer analysis, and matched pair testing.
• Help document audit findings and ensure timely, accurate reporting to audit leadership and clients.
• Collaborate with audit team members to assess risk areas and evaluate policy and procedural alignment with compliance requirements.
• Contribute to compliance risk assessments and provide research on new or evolving regulations.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in a regulatory compliance role within a bank or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of core consumer compliance regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with audit or compliance software.
• Certifications such as CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) are a plus.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.

That’s Right – All Aspects Of Life, Not Just Your Life As An Employee, Because We Understand That There’s Life Beyond Your Job. Here Are Some Of The Ways Our Work Works For Your Life, Your Growth, And Your Well-being

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

Ada Requirements

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.