Senior Compliance Specialist

First Business Bank

Madison (WI)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Volunteer time

Holidays

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Annual incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

First Business Bank is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to collaborate with leaders across the organization, navigate evolving regulations, and strengthen the Bank's Compliance Management Program. The role emphasizes problem-solving, relationship building, and driving meaningful improvements that support regulatory compliance and business success.

You will partner with business lines, support regulatory updates and training, and contribute to policy development and control improvements,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
7–10 years of bank compliance, audit, operations or client service experience.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain expertise in applicable banking laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.
Conduct compliance monitoring and testing to ensure adherence to federal and state requirements.
Provide advisory guidance, training, and regulatory interpretations across the organization.
Oversee the Bank's complaint management program, investigations, remediation, and reporting to senior management.
Lead or support compliance-related initiatives involving new products, system changes, and projects.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Policy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Description

Position at First Business Bank

Join us today as the Senior Compliance Specialist!

First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn morehere.

At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us!

Work Model

Remote and requiring a candidate in the Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago markets for occasional in-person meetings.

Overview

As a Senior Compliance Specialist, you will partner with leaders across the organization to navigate an evolving regulatory environment, provide practical compliance guidance, and strengthen the Bank's Compliance Management Program. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys problem-solving, relationship building, and driving meaningful improvements that support both regulatory compliance and business success.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain expertise in applicable banking laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices impacting deposit, lending, treasury management, and operational activities.
Conduct compliance monitoring and testing to ensure adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements.
Identify compliance risks and gaps, partner with business leaders on corrective actions, and support ongoing enhancement of the Bank's compliance monitoring program.

Compliance Advisory & Change Management

Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to business lines by providing guidance, recommendations, training, and regulatory interpretations.
Support implementation of new and revised regulations, communicating compliance updates, audit findings, and process improvement opportunities across the organization.
Review, develop, and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to support regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.

Complaint Management & Regulatory Oversight

Administer the Bank's complaint management program, including investigations, remediation, root cause analysis, and reporting to senior management and board committees.
Review and approve marketing materials and oversee compliance with applicable advertising, disclosure, privacy, and FDIC requirements.
Respond to compliance-related inquiries and support regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews.

Compliance Projects & Program Administration

Lead or support compliance-related initiatives involving new products, system implementations, process changes, and other strategic projects.
Maintain compliance documentation, agreements, procedures, and records to support regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
Prepare reports, presentations, and training materials to promote compliance awareness throughout the organization.

Team & Organizational Support

Collaborate with Compliance Team members and cross-functional partners to strengthen the Bank's overall compliance program.
Participate on committees and special projects, contributing to operational improvements and risk mitigation efforts.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

Bachelor'sdegreerequiredorequivalentworkexperience
7-10 years of bank compliance, audit, operations or client service experience, emphasizing compliance and banking regulations
KnowledgeofFederalandStatelawsand regulations.
Knowledgeandunderstandingoftheoperatingandregulatoryenvironmentforcommunitybanks.
Abilitytolearn andtherebyadapttoanexpandingandchangingregulatory environment.
Ability tomanage,organizeandprioritizeprojectsindependently

Experience the Total Rewards Great People Deserve

As a recognized Top Workplace, we know taking care of our employees and their families directly impacts their success and the success of our company. As part of the Total Rewards package, we take pride in offering eligible employee benefits which include:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
Competitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobility
Paid vacation time (15 days minimum per year)
Paid sick leave (6 days per year)
1 day paid volunteer time
10 paid holidays (annually)
Paid parental leave
401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contribution
Performance based annual incentive program
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Wellness programs
Education Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Plus many other perks and benefits!