Director, Regulatory Relations

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Job Summary:

The Director, Regulatory Relations, for Webster Bank is responsible for ensuring there is an effective Regulatory Relations Program in place.  In this position, the Director assists with driving forward the strategic agenda for Regulatory Relations, for fostering and maintaining effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, and for ensuring that Regulatory Relations is proactive in its efforts to respond to regulatory requests. The Director is responsible for advising the lines of business on best practices in interacting with our primary regulators and updating training and awareness materials.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating key exam and ongoing supervision and other interactions across the bank with our primary regulators.

• Provide lines of business with guidance and advice on best practices in interacting with our primary regulators.

• Coordinate the review of documentation responsive to regulator requests within timelines defined by the regulators.

• Support the secure delivery of documentation responsive to regulator requests within timelines defined by the regulators.

• Assist with developing reporting on key exam and ongoing supervision activities coordinated by Regulatory Relations.

• Maintain the exam calendar and key contacts for the key examinations and ongoing supervision for the bank.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Must have at least 8 -10 years of cumulative experience in Compliance, Risk, or Audit.

• Candidates with advanced degrees (Associates, Bachelor’s, and/or Master’s) preferred, yet a High School diploma or GED is required.

• Candidates with some combination of coursework and experience, or else extensive related professional experience, are eligible for consideration.

• Candidates with prior experience in a Regulatory Relations role strongly preferred.

• Broad knowledge of banking laws and general risk management concepts required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Knowledge of banking applications and systems, preferred

• Knowledge of banking products and services

• Effective project management and analytical skills

• Effective decision-maker

The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000USD to $150,00USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.