Compliance Specialist

BCforward is looking for a motivated Compliance Specialist for an opportunity at Santa Ana, CA  92707. Job Title: Compliance SpecialistWork Location: Santa Ana, CA  92707Expected Duration: 6 months Contract Job DescriptionDevelops a clear understanding of the enterprise and the existing risks and controls through review of documentation including the enterprise risk assessment, risk assessment methodology, policies, and procedures.Translates complex operational processes into clear, structured risk and control language that is aligned with the established methodology.Identifies and documents evidence requirements for each control, including source systems, report names, and retention expectations.Facilitates working sessions with process owners to ensure that risk, control, and evidence details are accurately captured.Develops and maintains a detailed project plan covering risk documentation, control documentation, evidence mapping, and walkthroughs by process area.Tracks progress against established timelines, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying areas at risk of delay and escalating issues as needed.Monitors documentation quality, ensuring consistent application of the established methodology across all process areas; flags inconsistencies or gaps for review.Supports preparation of periodic progress updates for leadership. Education, Experience, Licensure & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience5 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, compliance, internal audit, or related field, preferably within the Commercial Banking and / or Fiduciary and Wealth Management industriesExperience with GRC or risk-management systems (AuditBoard experience preferred). Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of operational and regulatory risks and controls, and the related concepts and practicesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the senior management level across functional groups and business unitsExcellent client service skillsExcellent organizational and analytical skillsAttention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skillsSelf-motivated; self-starterAbility to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasksProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointCompany DescriptionAbout BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $45 - $48