Compliance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee compliance operations across retail, wholesale, and correspondent mortgage channels. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, minimizing risk exposure, and supporting overall business objectives.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Compliance Manager will exercise independent judgment in interpreting regulatory guidance, advising stakeholders, and aligning compliance initiatives with enterprise risk strategies. This position also includes leadership responsibilities, including managing and developing compliance team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on mortgage compliance regulations, including TRID, ECOA, HMDA, ATR/QM, RESPA, and Fair Lending laws
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to 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 escalate 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 as needed within the scope of the role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in mortgage compliance
• Prior experience managing or leading compliance staff
• Strong knowledge of conventional, government, and non-agency mortgage compliance requirements
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• MLO Licensed in different States

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds

Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt under applicable wage and hour laws. Responsibilities and duties may evolve based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• 2. How many years of experience do you have in mortgage compliance?
• 3. Which mortgage channels have you supported? (Retail, Wholesale, Correspondent)
• 4. Have you previously managed or led a compliance team? If yes, how many direct reports?
• 5. Our salary range for this role is $120,000–$150,000. What are your compensation expectations?
• 1. Do you currently hold an active Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license? If yes, please list the state(s). If you're not, will you be willing to get licensed in the necessary States?

Work Location: In person