Compliance Officer – South Dakota Trust Company LLC

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

South Dakota Trust Company LLC (SDTC) is designed to accommodate the needs and desires of wealthy clients, both domestically and internationally, providing flexible, cost-effective, service-oriented trust administration in the #1 rated trust jurisdiction in the United States. SDTC’s core focus is to serve families’ individual goals, while preserving family wealth in perpetuity.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our SDTC Compliance group. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our trust company compliance services and enhancing our internal compliance operations. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES

• Assist with the Compliance review of new SDTC accounts. 
• Support the SDTC control-testing program through testing and reporting. 
• Prepare and disseminate meeting materials. 
• Collaborate across departments to identify and evaluate business risks as well as design, implement, and establish controls. 
• Attend meetings and present compliance-related materials.
• Work with regulatory agencies and auditing firms. 
• Assist in document review and preparation.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide compliance guidance and training to staff as necessary.

ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.  
• 5+ years of relevant trust company compliance, auditing, regulatory, bank compliance, or similar experience. 
• Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills.  
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, writing ability, and interpersonal skills. 
• Preferred: Possession of a professional designation such as Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist (CIFRS), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory compliance Manager (CRCM), or similar certification, or a willingness to complete one or more of the certification processes.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organization where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.