Chief Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Lead and continuously improve the Compliance Management System across Lennar Mortgage.

• Provide executive management with insights on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and business initiatives.

• Collaborate with Legal, Operations, IT, Information Security, Marketing, Servicing, Secondary Marketing, and Production leadership regarding compliance matters.

• Create compliance risk assessments and reporting frameworks for senior management and the Board.

• Manage state and federal regulatory examinations, audits, inquiries, investigations, communications, remediation, and issue resolution.

• Oversee nationwide mortgage licensing and registration processes.

• Assess compliance implications of AI, machine learning, automated decision-making, digital lending platforms, and new technologies.

• Establish AI governance standards, conduct risk assessments, and implement model oversight controls and responsible AI practices.

• Utilize automation, workflow tools, analytics, and data visualization to enhance monitoring, regulatory tracking, and reporting.

• Direct compliance monitoring, testing, and risk management initiatives.

• Identify emerging risks and manage corrective action plans.

• Set up Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), dashboards, and management reporting.

• Design and implement comprehensive compliance education and training programs across the enterprise.

• Promote accountability, ethical behavior, and regulatory awareness.

• Manage compliance policies, procedures, and the regulatory change management process.

• Lead Compliance Monitoring Committee Meetings.

• Prepare and present compliance reports to executive leadership, management committees, and the Board of Managers.

• Report to the Chief Risk & Legal Officer and oversee a team of compliance professionals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Information Systems, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in mortgage banking, financial services compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, or related roles.

• Proven experience in managing state and federal regulatory examinations and licensing programs.

• Strong understanding of RESPA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, HMDA, SAFE Act, state mortgage banking laws, Fair Lending, and UDAAP requirements.

• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training programs across the enterprise.

• Leadership experience in managing and developing compliance professionals.

• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with compliance-related systems, automation tools, data analytics, or AI-enabled solutions.

• Juris Doctor degree is preferred.

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation is preferred.

• Experience with AI governance, model risk oversight, responsible AI frameworks, or automated decision systems is preferred.

• Familiarity with Encompass and related ICE Mortgage Technology solutions is preferred.

• Experience leading compliance initiatives in a multi-state mortgage lender, bank, or regulated financial institution is preferred.

• Proven track record of presenting to executive management and boards of directors is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan offering a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Associate Assistance Plan.

• Education Assistance Program.

• Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.

• Up to three weeks of vacation annually starting from the moment of hire.

• Policies for Holidays, Sick Leave, and Personal Days.

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.

• Discounts on Home Purchases.

• Everyone’s Included Day.

• An innovative environment that encourages associates to pursue their passions.

• A culture that values inclusivity and offers career development opportunities.