Top Compliance Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Owner of trading operations and regulatory compliance between trading platforms and NFA/CFTC obligations. Monitor platforms, triage incidents, draft regulatory reports, manage capital charge oversight, payment rails, reconciliations, and operational runbooks. Support audits, margin compliance, MT4-to-MT5 migration, process improvements, and reporting to leadership.

Serve as second-line compliance advisor for US Card business, providing regulatory guidance (Reg Z, Reg B, FCRA, UDAAP), performing control assessments, advising on product/process changes, supporting compliance testing and remediation, participating in governance and reporting, and partnering with business leaders to integrate compliance into strategy and operations.

Lead risk and compliance activities for a high-risk banking environment: prepare for audits and regulatory exams, draft policies and governance, evaluate internal controls, run risk assessments and gap analyses, maintain training, monitor regulatory changes, and produce KRI/KPI Board-level reporting.

Manage tax planning, compliance, and reporting across a multi-entity organization. Serve as primary tax authority, coordinate with external advisors, oversee partnership and indirect tax compliance, maintain filing calendar, handle information reporting (1099/1042), support international tax matters, liaise with government authorities, and improve tax processes and controls.

Lead enterprise-wide compliance and financial-crime risk assessments, evaluate controls and residual risk, produce executive reports, partner with MLROs/CCOs globally, drive transaction monitoring and customer risk scoring coverage, update geographic risk ratings, develop threat assessment frameworks, and pioneer AI-powered automation while maintaining human oversight.

Lead US GAAP tax accounting and compliance: prepare and review ASC 740 provisions, manage federal/state/local filings, coordinate audits, improve tax processes, and advise business units on tax matters.

Manages consumer payments and deposits risk and compliance frameworks, including control assessments, testing, monitoring, regulatory change implementation, issue remediation, risk reporting, and enterprise risk management support. Advises business lines on consumer banking regulations, operational risk, control design, business resiliency, and process improvements. Leads collaboration between business teams and second-line risk functions and manages a team of associates.

Lead and manage internal audit engagements: plan and execute audits, supervise and review staff work, identify risks and control gaps, draft reports, monitor engagement schedules, coordinate with IT/AML/Compliance teams, and ensure adherence to audit standards and regulations.

Lead second-line oversight for payment network and partner compliance globally. Provide independent challenge to first-line teams on network rules, due diligence, monitoring, issue escalation, and remediation. Advise senior leadership, manage cross-functional responses to partner and regulatory requests, drive process automation and AI-enhanced workflows, and scale compliance programs across jurisdictions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Owner of fraud, collections, and back-office compliance for Mission Lane's credit card business. Serve as embedded compliance authority, manage escalations, run testing and monitoring of controls, identify gaps, provide regulatory guidance, partner with business and Legal, and support program strategy and exam readiness.

Oversee mortgage compliance program: manage licensing and exam readiness, handle complaints and SAR reviews, support audits, track corrective actions, and advise staff on regulatory matters while partnering with operations and QC/QA.

Lead restricted donation tracking and reporting, design and maintain a global internal controls framework, oversee financial compliance and tax filings (Brazil and U.S.), partner with Fundraising and regional teams to embed controls, support investment strategy, perform financial analyses, and communicate financial information across functions and geographies.

Provide fractional compliance advisory to alternative investment firms and family offices: develop and implement compliance programs, Form ADV filings, policies, controls, training, regulatory exam readiness, risk assessments, remediation, and ad-hoc projects.

Lead mortgage origination compliance by interpreting federal and state regulations, implementing policy and systems controls, performing loan testing and marketing reviews, managing staff, training employees, and coordinating with Legal and business units to remediate compliance issues.

Lead end-to-end compliance due diligence and control reviews for prospective payments clients. Assess complex business models, payment flows, and regulatory requirements; recommend onboarding decisions; advise on AML/BSA, sanctions, CIP/CDD/EDD; partner with banks, payment networks, and internal stakeholders; improve onboarding policies, SOPs, and governance; mentor junior compliance staff and monitor regulatory and card network developments.

Lead and manage complex financial investigations, forensic accounting, and regulatory compliance engagements. Oversee case teams, conduct investigative interviews and internal control testing, write client-facing reports, manage client relationships, and drive business development while ensuring high standards of case delivery and team development.

Lead and manage the enterprise SOX control framework: scope, risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, deficiency remediation, and auditor liaison. Partner cross-functionally to embed controls in transformations and drive automation and efficiency across the program.

Lead ONFR governance and compliance programs, manage enterprise compliance activities, QA committee reporting, records/access and attestations, and act as BCP coordinator. Drive strategic initiatives from business case through execution, provide regulatory and risk subject-matter expertise, lead change management, stakeholder communications, benchmarking, and data-driven decision making to ensure alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.

Manage a portfolio of self-employed clients: prepare, review, sign, and file federal and state tax returns (1040, 1120-S); mentor and train junior tax staff; research and interpret tax laws; produce technical memos and compliance reports; collaborate cross-functionally and maintain knowledge of multi-state tax matters.

Lead government accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing a remote team of accountants, and optimizing processes for operational efficiency.