Operations Compliance Officer - Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is seeking a qualified Operations Compliance Officer to primarily support the Operations Compliance team. This team oversees deposit and payment regulations impacting both consumers and commercial customers of the bank. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and reports to the Operations Compliance Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide regulatory oversight of assigned regulations, business areas and functions (specific focus areas to be determined).
• Support and implement requirements of a compliance program designed to ensure all areas of the department and/or company are complying with applicable laws and regulation.  
• Partner with business owners, supporting them through on-going oversight based on a deep understanding of their specific processes.
• Perform annual compliance risk assessments and targeted reviews to proactively identify, evaluate, and address potential regulatory vulnerabilities.
• Perform compliance review and challenge on issues, projects, procedures, and other business activities to ensure strict alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through ongoing training and education.
• Foster collaborative relationships across departments.
• Support other functions within Operations Compliances as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in banking/financial services compliance, auditing, or related fields.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, auditing, and financial principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.