AVP- Compliance & Control Analyst

Whittier Trust and the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, is the oldest privately owned multi-family office headquartered on the West Coast, providing exceptional client service and highly customized investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals and their families.

Our dedicated professionals work with clients and their families to deliver a broad array of services including investment management, fiduciary, philanthropic, and family office. Our founding family’s century-long history of entrepreneurship continues to guide our activities for clients today. Entrusted with private family assets, our teams employ a consulting approach to tailor solutions for complex family situations.

Whittier Trust attracts professionals who have a desire to grow while building their skills in the service to our clients. Our organization is flat, nimble, and uniquely attuned to the needs and desires of both today’s entrepreneurs as well as legacy family members who may be several generations removed from the wealth creators. Our corporate culture is one of client-focus, collaboration, performance and accountability, family orientation and long-term career satisfaction. Employee turnover is low because of a high level of engagement and career fulfillment.

The position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, equity consideration, excellent medical, and retirement plans.

This position is available for the right candidate in either our Reno, NV, Seattle, WA or Pasadena & Orange County, CA offices. 

This position is an in-person, full-time on-site position. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The AVP, Compliance and Controls Analyst will be responsible for assisting with compliance assignments and regulatory exams.  In this role, it is critical to collaborate with internal personnel across all departments and locations of the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Exams and Audits

• Serve as a key resource in supporting regulatory examinations and internal audits, ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to information requests.
• Gather, analyze, and organize data from trust accounting systems, Laserfiche, Salesforce, and other business platforms to support compliance and audit objectives.

Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and coordinate account review meeting materials, agendas, and minutes to support effective governance and regulatory oversight.
• Conduct Lexis Diligence searches and review OFAC, FinCEN, and 314(a) reports to identify, assess, and escalate potential compliance risks.

Internal Controls and Testing

• Review and approve new account, account closing, and fee form workflows to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and operational standards.
• Monitor account data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, identifying and addressing control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of sustainable compliance and control processes that strengthen the organization’s risk management framework.

Education and Training

• Collaborate with business partners to develop, document, and support compliance-related training initiatives and operational best practices.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Business Support

• Assist with client relationship reviews.
• Monitor and complete business license renewals and regulatory filings as required to maintain organizational compliance.
• Support strategic and operational initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Industry certifications such as CTFA, CFIRS, or similar credentials are advantageous
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of professional office or financial services experience, preferably in trust, compliance, risk management, or related fields.
• Experience working with trust accounting systems and compliance-related technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical and analytical calculations, including fee calculations and other percentage-based analyses.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new systems, processes, and technologies, with a desire to grow professionally within the organization.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• High integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting organizational success
• Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by airplane as required

COMPENSATION

A competitive base salary, performance bonus, and benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, and 401(k) with company match.

Base salary range: $100,000 - $130,000