Fintech Compliance Officer - To 150K - Chicago, IL - Job 3784-6264
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Occupation
- Banking & Financial Services
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
<h3>Fintech Compliance Officer – To $150K – Chicago, IL – Job # 3784-6264</h3><h3>Who We Are</h3><h3>The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!</h3><h3>We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.</h3><h3>The Position</h3><h3>Our bank client is seeking to fill a Fintech Compliance Officer role in the Chicago, IL area. The position is responsible for The position is responsible for for leading and overseeing the compliance efforts of third-party programs, including (BaaS, or Fintech relationships), throughout the life cycle of the programs.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>The opportunity has a generous salary of up to $150K plus generous incentives and a benefits package. (This is not a remote position.)</h3><h3>Fintech Compliance Officer responsibilities include:</h3><ul>
<li>Evaluates contracts with vendors, emphasizing compliance aspects and risk management.</li>
<li>Provides compliance expertise and guidance on bank wide projects to include Fintech oversight and BaaS as well as new product and system offerings.</li>
<li>Identifies and analyzes risks associated with new and existing Fintech Leads, third-parties, third-party products, product channels and significant changes in existing products are properly evaluated and adequately communicated.</li>
<li>Evaluates and monitors third-party vendor performance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, bank, and industry standards.</li>
<li>Leads Fintech Partnership Oversight.</li>
<li>Maintains policy and standards for consumer & commercial compliance across all Fintech partnerships.</li>
<li>Advisory on Third-Party Compliance, advising on potential risks.</li>
<li>Collaborates with other departments to develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Serves as the subject matter expert on compliance issues related to third-party relationships.</li>
<li>Advises senior management on potential risks and mitigation strategies in the realm of third-party relationships.</li>
<li>Ensures that Project Teams, Fintech Leads, and BaaS partners develop and apply policies and procedures with a view to meeting our standards of integrity, as well as federal, state and local legislation and regulations.</li>
<li>Collaborates with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.</li>
</ul><h3>Who Are You?</h3><h3>You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.</h3><h3>You also bring the following skills and experience:</h3><ul>
<li><h3>8+ years of demonstrated experience in banking compliance.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams with demonstrated success coaching and motivating team members.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Requires up to 10% travel to various locations and company branches and third-party locations across the country. Required to meet multiple priorities and project due dates.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Bachelor’s degree in finance, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related field preferred.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Comprehensive understanding of federal and state banking regulations.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Compliance professional certifications required. CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) or equivalent.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Proven ability to collaborate effectively and execute tasks within the designated areas of responsibility.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Banking as a Service and Fintech experience is preferred but not required.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to instruct others, interpret documents, and write reports and correspondence.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.</h3></li>
</ul><h3><br></h3><h3>The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:</h3><h3>resumes@symicorgroup.com</h3><h3><br></h3><h3><br></h3>