Wealth Compliance Lead: Second-Line Risk & Advisory

WSFS Bank; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

FSAs and HSAs

Job summary

WSFS Bank seeks a Compliance Officer to lead second-line governance for Wealth Division products, services, and client-facing activities, ensuring controls meet regulatory requirements.

This role provides independent oversight, supports risk assessments, and guides first-line teams on regulatory expectations with a focus on effectiveness, documentation, and remediation across wealth-related operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory oversight.
• Strong knowledge of wealth management, fiduciary, and advisory activities.
• Experience in second-line oversight or risk governance.
• Regulatory interpretation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and effective challenge to wealth risk management activities.
• Assess first-line compliance controls across Wealth lines of business.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulatory requirements (OCC, SEC, FRB, etc.).
• Lead or support regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries.
• Review materials for regulatory readiness and provide guidance on controls.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent judgment

Effective challenge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CRC M, CIA, CFSA certifications preferred

Tools

GRC platforms

Risk systems

Compliance analytics tools

Job description

WSFS Bank seeks a Compliance Officer to lead second-line governance for Wealth Division products, services, and client-facing activities, ensuring controls meet regulatory requirements.

This role provides independent oversight, supports risk assessments, and guides first-line teams on regulatory expectations with a focus on effectiveness, documentation, and remediation across wealth-related operations.