Senior Compliance Specialist

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Senior Compliance Specialist supporting compliance framework for Ensign Peak Advisors with financial reserves management. Collaborating on regulatory adherence and operational integrity in compliance initiatives.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance and strengthen compliance programs, processes, and control frameworks, including identifying and implementing automation opportunities
Lead the execution of compliance testing, monitoring, and training programs
Monitor adherence to regulatory and internal compliance obligations, including portfolio and transactional compliance
Serve as a subject matter expert in document retention policies and procedures, information barriers, and portfolio and transactional compliance
Partner with internal stakeholders to collect, maintain, and safeguard key documentation and records
Identify risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and recommend enhancements to management and compliance committees
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of business functions, operational processes, and supporting technology systems
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate, and timely reports and presentations to senior stakeholders
Collaborate across business units to support compliance initiatives and operational improvements
Stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practices through ongoing training and professional engagement
Be responsible for preparing and analyzing reporting to external regulatory agencies (TIC, SEC, BEA, CFTC etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment operations, and applicable regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately escalate issues
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to analyze complex business processes and associated technology controls
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial services compliance, operations, or a related function (e.g. public accounting investment management, banking, capital markets)
Proven experience with compliance frameworks, internal controls, and operational risk management practices
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, MPA) preferred
Relevant professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager), FRM (Financial Risk Manager)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance testingmonitoringautomationrisk evaluationcontrol effectivenessfinancial marketsinvestment operationsregulatory requirementsoperational risk managementbusiness process analysis

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationalproject managementindependent worksound judgmentcollaborationreportingpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementtraining

Certifications

CPACFACRCMFRMMBAJDMPA