Director of Underwriting - Surety
Western National Insurance
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst
Walker & Dunlop
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado
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💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Assist in the execution of the Compliance Risk Assessment process, including risk identification, ratings, and documentation.
- Help maintain an inventory of applicable laws, regulations, and investor requirements relevant to the organization’s operations.
- Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Guide bulletins) and assist in assessing impact on policies and procedures.
- Evaluate alignment between internal policies/procedures and compliance requirements.
- Participate in the periodic review and enhancement of policies to address gaps or new obligations.
- Assist with internal certifications and attestations of policy adherence.
- Support design and execution of compliance testing and monitoring activities.
- Review and test controls established to mitigate compliance risks; document findings and recommend remediation.
- Work with business units to confirm resolution of compliance findings or issues.
- Assist in the tracking and resolution of compliance issues identified through audits, internal testing, or regulatory examinations.
- Validate remediation efforts and provide documentation for closure.
- Prepare compliance risk reports for management and governance committees, including metrics, trends, and issue summaries.
- Provide support to compliance training initiatives and awareness campaigns.
- Serve as a resource to business lines for questions on compliance controls or risk exposure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline preferred.
- 1+ year of relevant experience in compliance, regulatory risk, or internal audit within financial services or real estate finance preferred.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance principles and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, policies, and guidance documents.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
- Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.
