Senior Mortgage Compliance Leader

AmWest Funding Corp®; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AmWest Funding Corp® in California seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee mortgage compliance across retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels. The role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, minimizes risk, and supports business objectives.

The individual will guide stakeholders, interpret regulatory guidance, and align compliance initiatives with enterprise risk strategies, with leadership responsibilities for the compliance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of mortgage compliance experience.
• Experience leading compliance staff.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage compliance requirements.
• MLO licensed in different states.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on mortgage compliance regulations (TRID, ECOA, HMDA, ATR/QM, RESPA, Fair Lending).
• Interpret regulatory requirements and guide business leaders on compliance matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and monitor frameworks.
• Oversee first-line compliance controls, reporting, and documentation.
• Identify, document, and elevate compliance risks to senior leadership.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact.
• Lead internal compliance audits and support regulatory examinations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop compliance team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Mortgage compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

AmWest Funding Corp® in California seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee mortgage compliance across retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels. The role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, minimizes risk, and supports business objectives.

The individual will guide stakeholders, interpret regulatory guidance, and align compliance initiatives with enterprise risk strategies, with leadership responsibilities for the compliance team.