Senior Director, Risk Management & Compliance

Artisans' Bank; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Artisans’ Bank is seeking a Director of Risk Management & Compliance to lead the Bank’s regulatory and internal audit functions from the President & CEO’s office. The role directs CRA, HMDA, lending, and deposit compliance, and oversees policy governance and staff development.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial regulatory acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical operations while partnering with executives and the Board to enhance risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5-7 years of progressive regulatory compliance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management and leadership experience with cross-functional teams.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred; ability to obtain certification within 2 years of hire is required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulations.
• Broad understanding of banking risk, including operational, credit, liquidity, transaction, compliance, legal, strategic, and reputational risk.
• In-depth understanding of banking operations, controls, audit techniques, and compliance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and banking-related software.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the Bank’s compliance and audit risk assessments (CRA, HMDA, lending, deposits).
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, compliance monitoring activities, and audits with timely resolution of findings.
• Monitor changes in banking laws and recommend practical enhancements to compliance and risk programs.
• Manage policy governance and present new/revised policies to leadership and the Board.
• Design and administer the Bank’s compliance education and training program.
• Implement and maintain vendor management including due diligence and regulatory oversight.
• Collaborate with regulators, external auditors, and third-party partners to support examinations and initiatives.
• Integrate risk management perspectives into strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare compliance and audit reports for Executive Management, Compliance Committee, Audit Committee, and Board.
• Chair the Compliance Committee.
• Oversee CRA program, regulatory performance, community outreach, and reporting.
• Support Lending, Deposit Operations, Marketing, BSA, Security, and Loss Prevention in regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain the annual Audit Risk Assessment and Audit Plan with external auditors.
• Coordinate regulatory responses, corrective action plans, and required reporting.
• Provide leadership for assigned staff and foster collaboration and development.

Skills

Banking laws knowledge

Banking risk understanding

Controls & operations

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banking software

Job description

Artisans’ Bank is seeking a Director of Risk Management & Compliance to lead the Bank’s regulatory and internal audit functions from the President & CEO’s office. The role directs CRA, HMDA, lending, and deposit compliance, and oversees policy governance and staff development.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial regulatory acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical operations while partnering with executives and the Board to enhance risk