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Regulatory Relations Consultant

City National Bank
$101,231- $172,355
Posted May 28
Full Time
Los Angeles, California

REGULATORY RELATIONS CONSULTANT

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Responsible for training and managing a team that will coordinate end-to-end regulatory activity within CNB and the broader Combined US Operations ("CUSO") from receipt of first day letter through remediation and closure. This includes coordinating with regulators, all business units and risk departments for targeted exams, ongoing supervision, ad hoc requests and follow up. Will work with business and risk units, along with the Governance Risk & Control Program Office ("GRC"), to prepare business units for exams and other regulatory activity. Will be responsible for providing advice and support to business units in all regulatory matters. Will raise concerns about observed thematic issues and potential regulatory concerns.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee, train and be responsible for a team of colleagues who perform various regulatory relations functions across CNB and RBC in the US.
  • Work as a team leader to facilitate all regulatory examinations, including targeted on-site examinations by regulators with minimal supervision across CNB and RBC in the US.
  • Will manage a team that works with business and risk units to oversee and coordinate planning, fieldwork and final responses to external regulators, including but not limited to data requests and responses to exam findings.
  • Will schedule and assign team members to exams according to exam calendar and area of expertise. This will include working with the broader CUSO team to ensure full coverage of all regulator activities.
  • Responsible for ensuring responses to regulatory concerns are well informed and appropriately address concerns raised.
  • Deliver proactive communication strategies with regulators and provide advice to management on the best approach to regulatory interactions with guidance on best-in-class presentations, materials and other submissions provided to regulators.
  • Synthesize regulatory feedback and key thematic findings to senior management, Board-level committees and key stakeholders to drive awareness of and help anticipate regulatory concerns.
  • Maintain records of all regulatory matters in a centralized location for the coordination of regulatory communications, requests, reporting through RBC channels, and track implementation of remedial response(s) by the Bank.
  • Schedule and attend meetings for examiners with senior management and with BU contacts on specific exams or prep meetings.
  • Lead prep meetings for internal stakeholders prior to exam and update meetings with regulators.
  • Responsible for entering and maintaining exam and issue status in the issue management system and reporting as needed.

*Must-Have

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 8 years of experience working in financial Industry, preferably in a regulatory-facing role
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in banking operations, compliance and/or risk management activities

Skills And Knowledge

  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and regulators, as well as effectively building relationships within the Bank.
  • Exceptional writing skills, with ability to synthesize complex concepts and translate into effective presentations to external regulators and Senior Executives.
  • Working knowledge in a broad range of risk management disciplines including credit, market, and operational risks.
  • Experience being a part of a Regulatory Relations team for a large US bank.
  • Autonomous, detail oriented and highly motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Experienced in regulatory interaction, interaction with senior management, project and time management, exam management and issue management with excellent organizational, follow-up and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and facilitate change through collaborative effort. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivation, discipline, task focus, the ability to structure and present work and a proven record of delivering high quality results within strict deadlines.
  • Must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize several concurrent initiatives, both individually and for the team. Must be able to prioritize work for direct reports.
  • Experience communicating and interacting with regulatory agencies, including exam management and other regulatory affairs.
  • For Banking Compliance related roles, Certified Compliance Risk Manager (CRCM).
  • For Wealth Management Compliance roles, experience with a financial institution such as a broker/dealer and/or registered investment adviser.
  • For Wealth Management Compliance roles, experience working within a Compliance Investment Management role.

Compensation

Starting base salary: $101,231 - $172,355 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

  • To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.'

About City National

We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies.

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