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Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

Cross River
Location
Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$300,000.00 - $330,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Admission to a US State Bar in good standing (NY/NJ preferred)
  • 15+ years’ legal experience
  • Minimum of 8 years in regulatory compliance, supervision and enforcement
  • Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment
  • Strong knowledge and experience with supervisory oversight by OCC, FDIC and FRB
Nice to have
  • Significant in-house experience at a bank, fintech company, card network, or payments company
  • Familiarity with the FinTech partnership model
  • Working knowledge of Consumer compliance laws and regulations
  • Familiarity with digital technology banking matters
What the job really is

The Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance will provide legal and regulatory advice to Cross River's management and various business units, focusing on banking laws, consumer protection, and financial crime compliance. This senior leadership role involves guiding internal partners through regulatory risks in product development, managing supervisory examinations, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The position requires strong judgment and decision-making skills while fostering cross-functional relationships within the organization.

Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model with a four-day in-office requirement
  • No specific salary details provided beyond the range
  • Role requires significant autonomy and interaction with executive stakeholders
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