VP, CUSO Compliance Risk Assessment Officer | New York, NY, USA

VP, CUSO

Compliance Risk Assessment Officer Job description Business type Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security Job title

VP, CUSO

Compliance Risk Assessment Officer Contract type Permanent Contract Job summary The Compliance Department at Credit Agricole's Combined US Operations (CUSO) seeks a Corporate Compliance Officer to support the Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) program across all business lines, reporting to the CUSO Head of Central Compliance. This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate across divisions, assess business activities, and identify compliance risks. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of US banking regulations, corporate compliance frameworks, and experience in institutional investment banking or asset management. Key Responsibilities

• Support the CRA program by coordinating assessments across all business lines, maintaining the assessment calendar, and ensuring timely completion of all activities.
• Enhance CRA methodologies and tools to improve risk identification, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Monitor action plans resulting from CRAs to ensure timely remediation of identified compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with Monitoring & Testing, Internal Controls, and Training teams to ensure CRA results inform their program activities and support the broader compliance framework.
• Maintain CRA policies and procedures to reflect current regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational changes Coordinate with the Paris-based GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tool development team to implement system enhancements and maintain platform effectiveness.
• Prepare management reporting on CRA activities, findings, and trends for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Support regulatory engagement during examinations and audits, providing documentation and explanations of the CRA program as needed Identify emerging compliance risks through ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments, industry trends, and business activities.

Reports To:

CUSO Head of Central Compliance Salary:

$130K to 160K #LI-DNI Position location Geographical area America, United States Of America City

NEW YORK

Candidate criteria Minimal education level Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent Academic qualification / Speciality Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred Experience

• 7+ years in compliance within the financial services industry, with at least 2-3 years in a CRA-related role

Regulatory Knowledge:

Strong understanding of US banking regulations applicable to Foreign Banking Organizations (FBOs), including

BSA/AML, OFAC

sanctions, consumer protection, and prudential requirements

• Experience working in a Global Corporate Compliance Risk Assessment Program

Compliance Knowledge:

Deep knowledge of compliance program frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and the three lines of defense model

• Stakeholder Management and Ability to Influence across the Three Lines of Defense. General rules and regulations knowledge (FED, OCC, NYDFS, SEC, FINRA,);

Project Management:

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex compliance concepts to diverse audiences

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with GRC platforms (or similar) preferred Languages English