Senior Director, Compliance Testing

First Citizens Bank

. Lead First Citizens Bank's enterprise-wide independent Compliance Testing Program across all business lines .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $209,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Compliance Testing, Risk Management, and Regulatory Affairs, with a strong focus on leading high-performing teams and implementing data-driven compliance strategies. Proficient in developing risk-based testing plans and engaging with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compliance Testing Program LeadershipRisk-Based Testing Plan DevelopmentRegulatory Examination ManagementTeam Building and MentoringCompliance Risk Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

Compliance TestingRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData AnalyticsProcess ImprovementIssue RemediationTesting MethodologiesQuality StandardsSampling ApproachesReporting Protocols

Soft Skills

InfluencingNegotiationChange ManagementCoachingStrategic Workforce Planning

Tools & Technologies

Automation SolutionsContinuous Monitoring ToolsTesting Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP)Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Risk Professional

Industry Keywords

Compliance Risk ManagementFederal RegulationsState RegulationsConsumer ProtectionFair LendingUDAAPPrivacy RegulationsDeposit RegulationsLending RegulationsThird-Party Risk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead First Citizens Bank's enterprise-wide independent Compliance Testing Program across all business lines
Design, execute, govern, and continuously enhance risk-based compliance testing activities
Establish testing strategies, methodologies, procedures, quality standards, workpaper standards, sampling approaches, and reporting protocols
Assess compliance controls, processes, and regulatory obligations to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and regulatory gaps
Escalate significant compliance concerns, trends, and control deficiencies to executive management and risk committees
Oversee testing coverage across consumer protection, fair lending, UDAAP, privacy, deposit regulations, lending regulations, third-party risk, and other federal and state regulatory requirements
Maintain compliance testing governance, test planning, reporting standards, issue management protocols, and performance metrics
Engage with regulatory agencies, internal audit, and independent review functions; support regulatory examinations and internal reviews
Monitor changes in laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and industry practices
Lead modernization through data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, and technology-enabled testing solutions
Oversee annual and multi-year testing plans based on enterprise compliance risk assessments
Ensure testing results identify root causes, risk implications, regulatory impact, and corrective actions
Lead, develop, and mentor compliance testing managers and senior compliance professionals
Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, succession planning, talent development, coaching, and strategic workforce planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 16 years' experience in Compliance, Legal, Audit, or Banking
12+ years of progressive experience within Compliance, Compliance Testing, Compliance Risk Management, Internal Audit, Regulatory Affairs, or related second-line risk functions within a large financial institution
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise compliance testing programs, managing regulatory examinations, evaluating compliance control effectiveness, and overseeing issue remediation activities
Experience developing and executing risk-based testing plans across multiple regulatory domains
Proven success building and leading high-performing teams, strengthening compliance governance frameworks, and driving strategic transformation initiatives through analytics, automation, and process improvement
Preferred experience interacting directly with federal and state banking regulators and senior executive leadership
Ability to interpret complex regulations and devise logical solutions
Ability to influence, negotiate, and skillfully manage change in the organization
Deep understanding of Compliance Risk Management and industry standards for compliance testing functions
Preferred licenses or certifications: Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Professional or equivalent risk management certification, juris doctor (JD)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program
Benefits information provided at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits