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 Regulatory Affairs Counsel is responsible for managing and supporting CrossCountry Mortgage’s responses to federal and state regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries. This role is expected to make significant contributions to the compliance program by providing consistent and effective counsel to the organization throughout the examination lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate CCM’s responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests from federal and state agencies.
• Ensure that CCM complies in all material respects with state and federal regulatory requirements through independent research and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer on developing effective strategies for examination preparedness and remediation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, review, and organize documentation and data responsive to examination requests.
• Track and manage examination findings, corrective action plans, and remediation timelines to ensure timely resolution.
• Develop, review, and amend policies and procedures as changes in regulations, examination feedback, or requirements are identified.
• Regularly report to the EVP, Attorney, Regulatory Counsel on examination matters requiring attention while providing recommendations.
• Other legal and compliance responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years of mortgage lending experience, with at least 1 year in a regulatory examination or audit-focused role.
• Experience managing or supporting regulatory examinations conducted by agencies such as state regulators, the CFPB, or prudential regulators.
• Experience with a loan origination system; Encompass, preferred.
• Knowledge of consumer mortgage lending laws and regulations, including TILA/Reg Z, RESPA, ECOA, and HMDA, as well as state regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at navigating dynamic regulatory environments.

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