Compliance Governance Officer - AVP

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Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank”) is a full-service commercial bank based in New York City. The Bank provides a broad range of business, commercial, and personal banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, private and public middle-market and corporate enterprises and institutions, municipalities, and local government entities.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank was named one of Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The Bank was ranked by Independent Community Bankers of America among the top ten successful loan producers for 2023 by loan category and asset size for commercial banks with more than $1 billion in assets. Kroll affirmed a BBB+ (investment grade) deposit rating on January 25, 2024. For the fourth time, MCB has earned a place in the Piper Sandler Bank Sm-All Stars Class of 2024.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank operates banking centers and private client offices in Manhattan, Boro Park, Brooklyn and Great Neck on Long Island in New York State.

The Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank, a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and an equal housing lender. The parent company of Metropolitan Commercial Bank is Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB).

Position Summary:

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in managing regulatory examinations, including preparing the Bank’s responses to regulatory requests and drafting comprehensive “closure packs” to address any findings.
• Help develop and implement a standard reporting deck for the Compliance Management Committee and other management committees.
• Assist in developing and implementing standard compliance risk reporting materials for the Board Risk Committee and other Board reporting as needed.
• Assist in preparing standardized compliance reports and decks for regulatory agencies.
• Work with the Compliance Governance Lead and the CCO to develop the agenda and record minutes for Compliance Management Committee meetings.
• Provide support during internal audit by coordinating required documentation and responses on behalf of the Compliance department.
• Support the implementation of the CMS enhancement project plan, helping to monitor progress on improvement initiatives and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Help manage the compliance “issue management” process by tracking outstanding compliance issues and reporting on issue status and resolution to senior leadership.
• Support periodic compliance risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and document potential compliance risks across the enterprise.
• Assist in maintaining, reviewing, and updating compliance-related policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Conduct and/or coordinate due diligence on third-party vendors and service providers that fall under Compliance’s purview.
• Perform other ad-hoc activities and special projects assigned by the Compliance Governance Lead or the CCO.

Required knowledge, skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, compliance, risk management, or a related field. 
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, governance, or related roles within a banking or financial services environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging risks and escalate issues when necessary.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software and tools.
• Experience with assisting in regulatory exams including preparing closure packs.
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques, such as risk heat maps, scenario analysis, and stress testing.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy when analyzing data, preparing reports, and documenting risk management processes.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to consumer protection laws.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives and risk considerations.

Preferred knowledge, skills and experience:

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CRCM) is a plus.
• Prior experience in a consulting or advisory capacity (e.g., with a major consulting firm) is desired.

Potential Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 annually

This salary range only reflects base wages and does not include benefits, bonus, or incentive pay. Salary bands are purposefully wide ranging to encompass the different factors considered in determining where a candidate falls in the range, including but not limited to, seniority, performance, experience, education, and any other legitimate, non-discriminatory factor permitted by law.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.