Head of Regulatory Affairs

Rabobank

Lead regulatory strategy and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies across North America for a global financial institution. Critical role in driving compliance and governance initiatives.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeNew York City • Montana, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and maintain strategic relationships with regulatory agencies across the United States
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and coordinate communication across all North America entities
Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of regulatory examinations, ensuring readiness and consistency
Manage responses to regulatory inquiries, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery
Guide the preparation and quality assurance of materials submitted to regulators
Drive exam readiness efforts by conducting assessments and identifying areas for improvement
Track, report, and oversee remediation of regulatory findings and ensure progress is centrally documented
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory expectations
Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on regulatory trends, exam outcomes, and emerging risks
Enhance processes and protocols for regulatory engagement to promote consistency, transparency, and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, or related field
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
Strong knowledge of banking regulations and supervisory processes
Proven ability to engage effectively with regulatory agencies and senior stakeholders
Ability to travel regionally
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages effective on your date of hire
401(k) plan participation on your date of hire with 50% match of the first 6% contributed
3% Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contributions
Up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 additional days off, 7 sick days, and 11 US holidays annually
Time and financial support to give back to the community through Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs
Flexible hybrid working model that typically allows 2 days remote and 3 days in the office

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory compliancerisk managementlegal expertiseregulatory examinationsquality assurancerisk mitigation strategiesregulatory inquiriesreportingdata documentationbanking regulations

Soft Skills

strategic relationship managementcommunicationstakeholder engagementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershipattention to detailtimelinessadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeprofessional qualification