Compliance Officer - NW Recruiting Partners

Compliance Officer

Bellevue, WA

Our client, a leading private real estate lender with a robust team and over $350 million in capital, is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to all regulations in their mortgage and investment activities. The company specializes in lending to builders and developers and also operates a mortgage brokerage and development division. With one of the top-performing funds in the U.S. and $100 million in real estate acquisitions over the past four years, they are expanding both organically and through acquisitions.

Compliance Officer Responsibilities:

• Implement and update a compliance program for mortgage activities and regulatory changes.
• Develop, update, and enforce compliance policies and staff training.
• Set up and oversee a program to review loan files and identify compliance issues.
• Prepare and submit accurate regulatory reports, and maintain compliance records.
• Create and deliver compliance training for staff.
• Manage regulatory engagements and submissions, and advise on compliance queries.
• Develop a risk management framework, address emerging risks, and update policies as needed.
• Work with various teams to ensure integrated compliance across departments.
• Resolve compliance-related customer complaints fairly.

Compliance Officer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years in mortgage compliance, auditing, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of mortgage regulations, credit agreements, and compliance tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with regulatory reporting, audits, risk management, and SEC private equity fund compliance is preferred.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Annual bonus
• Employee stock options
• 401k with a 3% match

Compensation: $80-105K + 10% bonus