About the Role
The Lead Bank Fiduciary Compliance Specialist supports the execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of compliance programs within Wealth Management, focusing on OCC 12 CFR 9 Fiduciary Activities and state fiduciary regulations. This role partners with Compliance Officers and business stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment and enhance operational efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance activities, supporting risk assessments and testing, and contributing to policy development. The role also acts as a liaison between compliance and business teams to identify process improvements and drive consistency.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution and ongoing enhancement of Wealth Management compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies with specific focus on OCC 12 CFR 9 fiduciary compliance program requirements.
- Monitor, analyze, and escalate compliance risks and issues, including client activity and regulatory exposure.
- Partner with Compliance Officers and business stakeholders to support risk assessments, compliance testing, and monitoring activities.
- Track and report on compliance testing results, open issues, and remediation efforts.
- Act as a liaison between compliance and business units to ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Support regulatory and internal reporting requirements, including documentation of testing and monitoring activities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance compliance processes and operational workflows; support implementation of improvements.
- Assist in evaluating business unit activities, new products, and services to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Support exam management activities and interactions with regulatory agencies, including preparation and follow-up.
- Monitor and track compliance training and continuing education requirements.
- Analyze compliance program effectiveness and support standardization efforts across functions.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders by interpreting regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- 7 years of experience in banking, wealth management, compliance, or risk management.
- 5 -7 years of experience supporting compliance programs, regulatory requirements, or operational risk activities.
- Exposure to compliance testing, monitoring, reporting, or policy implementation.
- Experience in Wealth Management or Trust & Fiduciary compliance.
- Familiarity with compliance risk management systems or frameworks.
- Relevant certification (e.g., CRCM) or progress toward certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of banking regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
- Working knowledge of Wealth Management, Trust & Fiduciary, or investment-related compliance environments.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to business processes.
- Experience supporting compliance testing, monitoring, and issue remediation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation.
- Experience working cross-functionally between compliance and business teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience supporting regulatory exams or audits preferred.
Skills
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Wealth Management
- Fiduciary
- OCC 12 CFR 9
- Regulatory Requirements
- Policy Implementation
- Risk Assessments
- Compliance Testing
- Monitoring
- Reporting
- Issue Remediation
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 7 years
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $175,000 - $225,000 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources.
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time.
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs.
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.
About the Company
- City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today.
- City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies.
Equal Opportunity
- City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
