COMPLIANCE COUNSEL

Compliance Counsel - About World Business Lenders ( ) World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding. This is a Contract/Consultant position. Generally, working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, although hours worked may be greater based upon operational requirements. The job requires EXCELLENT oral and written command of the English language. Resumes must be submitted in English or they will not be reviewed. Position Overview In a fast paced, high expectation, results oriented environment, the Compliance Counsel will support the General Counsel in coordinating and overseeing an effective U. S. compliance environment and protocol that is in line with current industry best practices. Essential Functions Coordinate and oversee an effective U. S. compliance environment and protocol that is in line with current industry best practices, and legal and regulatory guidance and requirements. Enhance, develop, implement and administer appropriate compliance monitoring systems to ensure proper procedures are in place to identify suspicious and/or fraudulent activity. Work closely with relevant business units to investigate activities that are suspicious in nature. Independently recognize, develop, and implement cost effective compliance related solutions. Ensure all required internal and regulatory reporting is conducted in a timely, accurate and compliant manner. Develop, prepare, update and revise compliance policies and procedures. Establish and administer compliance training programs. Maintain current knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations. Stay abreast of industry and compliance developments and trends. Design and implement compliance testing programs. Other projects and duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Law degree; from a nationally accredited U. S. law school preferred. 5-10 years work experience in compliance and/or risk-management related fields, preferably in financial/mortgage services and in the U. S. Demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of U. S. federal and state commercial lending and loan brokering laws, rules and regulations, and licensing requirements, and laws, rules, regulations governing U. S. financial institutions preferred. Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and computer skills. Able to hire, train, supervise, manage and develop lawyers in the same reporting line. Strong legal research skills. Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills. Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Adobe applications. Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally. Contract / Consultancy Position Compensation: DOE 11 US Paid Holiday per year Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr