Senior Compliance & Regulatory Risk Specialist

First Financial Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a Compliance Specialist III to support regulatory, risk, and legal matters across banking lines. You will advise on policies, perform advanced testing and monitoring, and help respond to client complaints while ensuring data accuracy and HMDA reporting.

The role collaborates with the Chief Compliance Officer and business lines to implement the Compliance Management System, resolve data inconsistencies, and strengthen the bank's compliance framework.

Qualifications

• 7+ years banking related experience with a minimum of 2 years of banking compliance experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chief Compliance Officer and business line management to implement the Compliance Management System and Program
• Resolve inconsistencies in loan data and improve HMDA data reporting
• Review bank policies and procedures related to the compliance risk management framework
• Develop and refine monitoring and testing reviews; lead cross-functional projects with significant business impact
• Coordinate and support regulatory reviews and educate associates on compliance matters
• Gather and document data requirements for the Compliance team (BSA/AML, complaints, Fair Banking) and collaborate with technology partners

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office / SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Financial Bank is seeking a Compliance Specialist III to support regulatory, risk, and legal matters across banking lines. You will advise on policies, perform advanced testing and monitoring, and help respond to client complaints while ensuring data accuracy and HMDA reporting.

The role collaborates with the Chief Compliance Officer and business lines to implement the Compliance Management System, resolve data inconsistencies, and strengthen the bank's compliance framework.