What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at LHH?
Compliance Specialist
We’re looking for a Hybrid - Compliance Specialist for our client. If you have 8-10 years of experience in risk management, Commercial Banking and / or Fiduciary and Wealth Management industries domain then this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a company known for excellence.
What You'll Do
- Develops 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.
What You Bring (Must have)
- Bachelors degree in business, accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
- 5 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 industries
- Experience with GRC or risk-management systems (AuditBoard experience preferred).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the senior management level across functional groups and business units
- Excellent client service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Top performers are fast learners, strong team players, and committed to accuracy and inclusiveness.
📍 Location: Santa Ana, CA 92707- Hybrid
💵 Pay: $50 - $52/hr
📩 Apply now to take the next step in your Risk and Compliance Specialist career!
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $50 - $52