Manager, Enterprise Compliance

Join the FHLBC team! At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.
• Retirement program (401k and Pension) • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Lifestyle Spending Account • Generous PTO plan • 11 paid holidays per year • Hybrid working model Who we are: FHLBank Chicago partners with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment in the Bank, and support for their community investment activities.
We are one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks created by Congress in 1932 as a government sponsored enterprise to support mortgage lending and community investment.
We are member owned and member focused.
Our members include banks, credit unions, insurance companies and CDFIs.
What it’s like to work here: At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together.
Our regular All-Staff meetings keep employees informed and our values drive the work that we do.
Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding.
Our Employee Value Proposition is honed by listening and identifying the needs and priorities of our valued employees.
Through CommuniTeam, we volunteer and identify ways to strengthen our communities.
Our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) hosts signature and employee-led events for continued learning; and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture clubs create connections around shared interests and experiences.
We offer live and on-demand professional development opportunities to grow your skillset and your career.
What you’ll do: As a Compliance Manager at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) Enterprise Compliance Risk (ECR) team you’ll be a key second-line of defense leader, have the opportunity to lead a team of tenured FHLBC teammates, influence change by operationalizing compliance routines and processes, establish a robust effective challenge culture, and help drive our commitment to compliance excellence.
We encourage and support our team members to think creatively and challenge the status quo.
You’ll be expected to act as a change agent, take initiative, and exercise independent judgment in delivering practical, sustainable recommendations to enhance internal and regulatory compliance How you’ll make an impact: Developing you team's compliance risk acumen to provide career growth and advancement opportunities.
Leading large projects with bank wide impact and significant executive exposure.
Owning and demystifying the Enterprise Issue Management process for business partners.
What you can expect: Leadership and management of tenured FHLBC teammates, with an emphasis on coaching and development, enabling employees to realize their full potential, and advance within the organization.
Lead as a responsible change agent, garnering commitment from key stakeholders to implement, or enhance compliance strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence Oversight of both internal and external regulatory compliance, including the ability to measure and assess/test compliance risk, including oversight of the Enterprise Issue Management Program Develop and deepen relationships with internal partners including: First-Line, Operational Risk, Audit, and Legal departments, drive timely identification and remediation of risk Oversight, management, and reporting on effectiveness of Bank-wide compliance activities, with an emphasis on AML/BSA, and Governance Risk and Control inventories Support regulatory/legal partners to respond to internal and external (e.
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FHFA, Legal, SOX, RMG teams, Audit) inquiries and requests for compliance related information.
Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees on compliance matters and their roles in maintaining a compliant environment What you’ll bring: 10+ years in Financial Services, mortgage experience is a plus 5+ years experience designing and implementing financial services compliance strategies Strong people leadership and management skills MS Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Tableau preferred Must be self-directed with high energy level Executive presentation skills Well organized and can ensure team meets high number of deadlines reliably Strong, effective communication resulting in an understanding of the message from others Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong problem solving and decision making abilities Displays effective leadership (e.
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empathy, initiative, coaching) Influence, guide and credibly challenge stakeholders in relation to the operational risks The perks: At FHLBank Chicago, employees come first.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.
Our retirement program includes a 401K and Pension.
Our generous PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year.
We offer work from home options and a casual dress code at our beautiful new space in the Old Post Office.
Step into your future with us.
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