Senior Risk Compliance Officer - Corporate Compliance
First Horizon Bank
Memphis, TN
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Banking Regulations, Banking Services, Brokerage, Capital Markets, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commercial Banking, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, External Audit, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC), Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Services, Fixed Income Investments, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Monitor Regulations, Mortgage, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Banking, Product Marketing, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Series 6, Small Business, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Wealth Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Memphis, TN
POSTED
4 days ago
SUMMARY
The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for advising on and overseeing compliance risk across client-impacting products, services, and processes. This role interprets federal and state regulatory requirements, provides guidance to line management, and drives effective issue management and remediation. The Senior Compliance Officer partners closely with associates in the first line, Legal, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, and external regulators to strengthen the control environment, protect our clients, and support safe and sound growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and guidance (e.g., consumer protection, privacy, fair banking/UDAAP, deposits/loans, servicing; BSA/AML as applicable).
- Advise on new and changed products, marketing, disclosures, and client communications; review/approve materials as required by policy.
- Provide clear, practical guidance to line management on control design and effectiveness.
- Lead or contribute to the annual compliance risk assessment for assigned lines of business, documenting inherent risk, control effectiveness, and residual risk.
- Maintain a current inventory of compliance obligations and associated controls; recommend enhancements where gaps exist.
- Define and track key risk indicators and metrics to monitor compliance risk and trends.
- Draft, maintain, and socialize compliance policies, standards, and procedure requirements; ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Develop and deliver targeted compliance training for associates in the first line and other stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry guidance; perform impact assessments and oversee implementation plans.
- Coordinate and prepare responses and materials for regulatory examinations and inquiries.
- Assess compliance risk in third-party relationships in partnership with vendor management.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- Bachelor (4-year college) degree
- 2-5 years of Banking experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or control testing preferred.
- Professional certification preferred (e.g., CRCM or equivalent).
- Familiarity with relevant banking regulations (e.g., FRB, CFPB, FDIC) and control frameworks preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with audit or risk management software is a plus.
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS
- Microsoft Office suite
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)
None required
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com .
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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