Vice President/Compliance Officer (Las Cruces)

First American Bank NM; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Bank NM is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory adherence across banking products and services in alignment with federal laws. You will focus on BSA/AML, OFAC, and Patriot Act requirements while guiding policy updates and training across staff.

The role involves responding to regulatory inquiries, researching issues, and preparing audit reports for the Compliance and Board Audit Committees. Experience in regulatory environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of banking or regulatory experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and 10 years in banking or compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal Consumer Compliance Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bank processes and procedures comply with federal statutes, regulations and interpretations for BSA/AML, ID Theft, OFAC, Red Flags and USA Patriot Act.
• Research and respond to consumer complaints and compliance questions.
• Develop and modify policies and procedures as required.
• Provide training to staff to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports for Compliance Audit Committee and Board Audit Committee.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

BSA/AML

Policy training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Summary

Perform a broad spectrum of duties to ensure the bank's compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as federal laws and regulations as they pertain to products and services, regulatory changes, lending & other consumer compliance areas.

Responsibilities

Ensure bank processes and procedures are compliant with federal statutes, regulations and interpretations focusing on BSA/AML, ID Theft, OFAC, Red Flags and the USA Patriot Act. Research and respond to consumer complaints and compliance related questions. Develop and modify policies and procedures as required. Provide training to the staff as needed to comply with regulatory requirements. Prepare reports for Compliance Audit Committee and Board Audit Committee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required. Five years if experience in banking or a regulatory environment.

Must be able to pass credit, background and reference checks.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration and 10 years experience in banking or compliance environment. Familiarity with Federal Consumer Compliance Regulations.

First American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status.