Compliance Quality Assurance Officer Senior

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Under the direction of the Compliance Risk and Monitoring Manager and/or the assigned CQA Team Lead, executes and/or direct risk-based compliance monitoring programs as the 'lead', working with multiple products/services and multiple business segments. Assists CQA Team Lead in reviewing completed monitoring programs and reports and provides timely feedback to CQA staff. Keeps abreast of current or new laws and regulatory requirements. Updates assigned monitoring programs accordingly. Conducts root cause analysis of exceptions, resulting in the creation of viable and effective recommendations, obtaining concurrence with CQA team lead and/or Compliance Risk and Monitoring Manager. Conducts closing meetings to discuss monitoring results with business line management determining appropriate action steps to resolve control gaps and deficiencies as required. As applicable, provides direction to assigned personnel regarding the completion of compliance monitoring programs; conducts first line review of completed work; and assists with the development, design and implementation of policies and procedures.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Due to work requirements, candidates must be located within 30 miles of Green Bay or Milwaukee, WI.

We invite you to view the opportunity below. 

As a Quality Assurance Officer Senior, you will: 

• Execute and perform compliance reviews within assigned area to measure the organization’s compliance with federal and state banking and related financial services laws and regulations.
• Assist CQA Team Lead in conducting first line review of completed monitoring programs and reports and provides timely feedback to CQA staff.
• Research questions concerning laws, regulations and report findings to the responsible areas.
• Keep abreast of current or new laws and regulatory requirements. Update assigned monitoring programs accordingly.
• Conduct root cause analysis and prepare issue documentation. Work with CQA Team Lead on drafting Compliance Performance Recommendations.
• Conduct closing meetings to discuss monitoring results with business line management.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Law. Required

Experience

• 2-5 years External/internal audit, compliance, banking operations, regulatory, examination or equivalent with emphasis in regulatory compliance issues. Required
• 5-7 years External/internal audit, compliance or regulatory examination or equivalent with emphasis in regulatory compliance issues. Preferred
• 5-7 years Supervisory Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Other CRCM Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

$63,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year