Compliance Analyst

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Northmarq is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join the Legal & Compliance team at our Portland, OR office. This position plays a key role in supporting the company’s compliance management framework, helping ensure adherence to regulatory requirements applicable to commercial real estate lending, servicing, investment sales, and property management activities. The Compliance Analyst will support compliance monitoring, regulatory change management, licensing and registration requirements, audits, examinations, and risk mitigation efforts while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

*This role supports a flexible schedule that prioritizes in‑office teamwork, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate.

Specific Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance-related filings and registration requirements, identify upcoming obligations, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions.
• Manage licensing and registration requirements for company professionals, including tracking renewals, maintaining records, and coordinating filings with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain compliance records, documentation, reporting, and administrative processes to support regulatory obligations and audit readiness.
• Coordinate document preservation efforts, regulatory inquiries, and other compliance-related matters in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel, as needed.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and special projects to enhance the organization’s compliance management framework
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry requirements impacting commercial real estate lending, servicing, investment sales, and property management activities, and assist with implementation of compliance-related changes.
• Conduct research of regulatory requirements and industry guidance to assess potential compliance impacts and support business decision-making
• Support compliance initiatives related to agency lending programs, broker licensing requirements, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Additional responsibilities may be added to align with department strategies and objectives

Education and Work Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Communications, paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Paralegal certification (preferred).

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, or a related function, preferably within the commercia real estate, financial services, lending or mortgage industries.
• Experience supporting compliance, regulatory, governance, or legal initiatives within a highly regulated environment

Competencies: 

• General familiarity with loan documents, including mortgages, loan agreements, promissory notes, servicing agreements, and the ancillary documents related to such transactions (preferred).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations pertaining to privacy, lending, loan servicing, etc. a strong plus.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, a high level of independent judgment, and understanding of the organization and its business needs
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage deadlines and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly collaborative in nature.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and projects while problem-solving and prioritizing workflow.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a cooperative approach

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Compliance Analyst position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.