SVP, Head of Compliance Advisory & Risk

ABOUT US

Here at MVB, our company culture defines the environment in which Team Members thrive. Our culture impacts a wide range of elements, including our purpose, values, expectations and goals that support growth and engagement – it is the secret sauce of our organization!

Our values live at the core of all that we do – Trust, Commitment, Teamwork, Adaptive, Respect, Love and Caring are our foundation for success.

MVB Financial Corp. (“MVB Financial” or “MVB”), the innovative financial holding company of MVB Bank, Inc., is publicly traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market® under the ticker “MVBF.” Through its subsidiary, MVB Bank, Inc., (“MVB Bank”) and the bank’s subsidiaries, MVB provides services to individuals and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as to Fintech, Payment and Gaming clients throughout the United States. For more information about MVB, please visit www.mvbbanking.com.

This role can be based remotely.

Candidates must reside in one of the following states: West Virginia, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, or South Dakota. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a transformational leader to architect and lead our newly created Compliance Advisory & Risk function. This is a rare opportunity to build a best-in-class strategic advisory compliance organization from the ground up at an innovative, growth-oriented bank.

As Head of Compliance Advisory & Risk, you will design and implement a strategic advisory model that separates compliance thought leadership from operational execution. You will lead a team of professionals across BSA/AML, Consumer Compliance, Fraud, and Fair Lending, providing regulatory interpretation, risk frameworks, and business partnership to enable innovation while managing compliance risk.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strategic Leadership & Organization Design

• Architect and build Compliance Advisory & Risk function implementing strategic advisory model that separates thought leadership from operational execution
• Lead team of four senior level advisors
• Develop cross-functional advisory frameworks spanning all compliance domains
• Create risk appetite framework and risk tolerance statements for enterprise compliance
• Design playbooks and standards that Operations organization executes
• Partner effectively with peer Operations and Governance functions

Business Partnership & Regulatory Advisory

• Serve as trusted strategic compliance advisor to C-suite, business leaders and fintech partner
• Provide proactive regulatory guidance on new products, fintech partnerships, and strategic initiatives
• Conduct pre-launch compliance assessments for fintech partnerships and innovative products
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance
• Balance innovation enablement with prudent risk management
• Sign off on high-risk partnership risk assessments

Regulatory & Risk Management

• Monitor regulatory landscape across BSA/AML, consumer protection, fraud, and fair lending
• Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance across all compliance domains
• Oversee enterprise compliance risk assessments (BSA/AML, Consumer Compliance, Fraud, Fair Lending)
• Lead regulatory examinations (FDIC and state regulators) for Advisory scope

Executive Engagement

• Present compliance risk landscape and strategy to management Risk Oversight Committee
• Represent compliance function in senior leadership forums
• Collaborate with C Suite on strategic initiatives

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop four senior-level domain experts and their teams
• Build cohesive advisory culture focused on business partnership and strategic thinking
• Foster cross-domain collaboration and knowledge sharing across Advisory organization
• Develop talent pipeline and succession planning for critical roles

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

• 15+ years progressive experience in financial services compliance with demonstrated leadership
• Experience across multiple compliance domains (BSA/AML, Consumer Compliance, Fraud, Fair Lending) - not single-domain specialization
• Senior compliance leadership at financial institution, preferably fintech partner bank
• Track record building or transforming compliance programs and organizational structures
• Successful regulatory examination management (OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, state regulators)
• Experience with fintech partnerships
• Experience managing executive-level leaders and building high-performing teams

Technical Expertise

• Deep regulatory knowledge across Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, consumer protection regulations (TILA, RESPA, ECOA, UDAAP, Reg E)
• Understanding fraud prevention, fair lending, and CRA compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret novel regulatory questions without clear precedent
• Understanding of fintech business models and their compliance implications
• Risk assessment and risk appetite framework development experience
• Open to technology first approach to solve scalability

Leadership & Communication

• Executive presence and credibility with C-suite and regulatory agencies
• Proven presentation skills (Risk Committee or Audit Committee experience)
• Exceptional ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable business guidance
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence across organizational boundaries
• Business partnership orientation - proven ability to enable growth while managing risk – “yes, if”
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

BENEFITS AT MVB

MVB Financial Corp., (“MVB”) offers an excellent selection of benefits for regular, part-time and full-time Team Members, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• 401K Salary Deferral Plan
• Wellness Program
• Education & Tuition Expense Reimbursement
• PTO and Unique Vacation Purchase Program
• Nationwide Pet Insurance Coverage

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We encourage you to submit an application even if you haven’t performed every job duty listed above, as your skills may be transferrable. MVB is looking for ambitious individuals with related knowledge, understanding and abilities who are willing to learn and grow. What we care about most is allowing you to develop and, in return, you help us become a stronger, more diverse and well-rounded organization.