Regulatory Affairs Counsel

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.

A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.

CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.

Position Overview:
The Counsel – Regulatory Affairs is responsible for supporting compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Counsel – Regulatory Affairs will be expected to make significant contributions to the compliance program by providing consistent and effective counsel to the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Company complies in all material respects with state and federal regulatory requirements through independent research and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the EVP, Regulatory Counsel on developing effective compliance solutions to business challenges.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop solutions in the LOS, Encompass, to address business compliance challenges.
• Develop and maintain a Mavent Compliance Guide to support operations in the origination of loans. 
• Develop, review, and amend policies and procedures as changes in regulations or requirements are identified. 
• Regularly report to the EVP, Regulatory Counsel on matters requiring attention while providing recommendations. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years in the banking industry, with at least 1 year in a compliance-focused role, mortgage lending preferred. 
• Working knowledge of consumer mortgage lending laws and regulations, including TILA/Reg Z, RESPA, ECOA, and HMDA, state regulatory requirements. 
• Experience with a loan operating system – Encompass preferred. 
• Excelled in navigating a dynamic regulatory environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the subject matter and skilled in identifying solutions.
• Excellent communication, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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