Compliance Director - Regulatory Inventory Management

About this role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Regulatory Inventory Director to lead the governance and execution of the firm’s regulatory inventory of Material Compliance Requirements (MCRs). This role blends compliance leadership with Agile product ownership, technology delivery, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence, a servant leadership style, and the ability to represent the firm in regulatory exams and industry engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Manage and maintain the regulatory inventory of Material Compliance Requirements (MCRs) across jurisdictions, legal entities, and business lines.
• Oversee regulatory change implementation for the centralized global inventory and ensure impact the team completes analyses to support the library of major requirements.
• Implement integration of regulatory updates to applicable banking laws, rules, regulations, and enforceable guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Act as a primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries related to the inventory and associated compliance programs.
• Prepare and present materials for regulatory exams, audits, and supervisory interactions with confidence and clarity.

Agile Product Ownership & Technology Delivery

• Define vision, prioritize backlogs, and collaborate with technology teams to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions.
• Own the full lifecycle of a compliance technology application, ensuring performance, data integrity, and operational readiness.
• Oversee execution of control activities related to system access, data quality, and change management.

Operational Management & Leadership

• Recommend and implement process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations Identify and escalate compliance risks, deficiencies, and regulatory matters; ensure timely remediation and resolution.
• Lead a high-performing team by fostering collaboration, empowerment, and accountability.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development and continuous improvement.
• Identify and escalate issues, deficiencies, and regulatory matters; ensure timely remediation and resolution.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and risk control enhancements.
• Oversee execution of regulatory change management controls, processes, and issues.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior leaders across Legal, Audit, Risk, and Business Units to align compliance strategy and execution.
• Communicate complex regulatory and compliance topics with clarity and confidence to executive audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations.

Agile Product Ownership & Technology Delivery

• Define vision, prioritize backlogs, and collaborate with technology teams to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions.
• Own the full lifecycle of a compliance technology application, ensuring performance, data integrity, and operational readiness.
• Oversee execution of control activities related to system access, data quality, and change management.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing regulatory inventories.
• Demonstrated success in managing regulatory exams and audit deliverables and engagements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFTC, global equivalents).
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with compliance technology platforms and data governance.
• Proven experience in Agile product ownership, technology delivery, and application lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of U.S. banking regulations, regulatory change management, and compliance operations.
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
• Experience with regulatory inventory systems and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with global regulatory environments and multi-jurisdictional compliance or equivalent experience.
• Strong project management and