ITG Compliance Director
Salary
$70,075.20 - $124,883.20 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
27-00039
Agency
270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Opening Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
7/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Bethany Coop (bethany.coop@iowafinance.com)
To Apply
Submit an application, resume, and cover letter on jobs.iowa.gov by July 19, 2026.
Job Description
Help shape the integrity of Iowa's real estate landscape at Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG), a division of the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). The Iowa Finance Authority, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a strategic, people-focused leader to serve as the ITG Compliance Director. This is a key role responsible for advancing compliance excellence, strengthening partner relationships, and leading a high-performing team that protects one of Iowa's most unique real estate programs.
About Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG)
At the Iowa Finance Authority, we're committed to enhancing the economic well-being of Iowans. From helping first-time homebuyers achieve their dreams to supporting disaster recovery and water quality initiatives, we're at the heart of improving the quality of life for residents across the state.
Iowa Title Guaranty plays a key role in this mission by providing title coverage for Iowa real estate transactions. Unlike traditional title insurance, ITG partners with participating attorneys, lenders, and abstractors to ensure clear property ownership while supporting affordable housing initiatives across the state. As a self-sustaining program, ITG reinvests its surplus revenue directly into affordable housing initiatives- creating a powerful cycle of community reinvestment.
Key Responsibilities
As ITG Compliance Director, you will lead and evolve ITG's consolidated compliance program while overseeing a team of compliance and production professionals.
Ideal candidates have experience with:
Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact on housing and real estate across Iowa, we encourage you to apply by submitting an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov.
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As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page.
The ITG Compliance Director is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Public Service Manager 1 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.
The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to four years of full-time work in program administration, development, management, or operations.
2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. Four years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Two years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is
also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
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This position will be located at our Des Moines office location with the opportunity of occasionally work remotely. Are you able to fulfill this requirement with or without a reasonable accommodation?"
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Employer State of Iowa
Agency 270 - Iowa Finance Authority Address 1963 Bell Ave
Suite 200
Des Moines, Iowa, 50315
Website https://www.iowafinance.com/