Bank Regulatory Attorney

Dallas, TX, United States

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Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas or, if licensed in another state, able to qualify for admission in Texas within 180 days

4 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm, financial institution, or U.S. bank regulator

Exposure to the federal banking agencies is preferred

General knowledge of U.S. banking law and regulations is required

Experience advising in the financial industry in any one or more of the following areas is preferred: finance, technology, privacy and cybersecurity, commercial or consumer products, payments and treasury management, or wealth management is preferred

Job Description

Bank Regulatory Attorney/Regulatory Relations

The Bank Regulatory Attorney position is responsible for providing leadership, advice, and guidance on regulatory and legal matters to Comerica and its management. This position will serve on a team of Regulatory Relations professionals who help manage Comerica's relationships and interactions with its banking regulators (e.g., Federal Reserve, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"), Texas Department of Banking ("TDB"), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC")), spanning day-to-day interactions, continuous supervision, and examinations. In addition, the position will provide legal guidance to the organization on regulatory, risk, compliance, and other legal matters involving Comerica. This critical role within Comerica offers great visibility and the opportunity to interact with senior management and subject matter experts across the organization and develop trusted relationships with banking regulators.

Position Competencies

This position requires the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, trust, and judgment. The successful applicant attorney must have excellent communication skills and executive presence, as well as the ability to develop strong positive relationships with regulators and senior leadership. The position also requires critical thinking, accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be able to grasp issues and learn new areas of the law and business quickly. The ability to coordinate cross-functional groups and manage a wide range of issues simultaneously is necessary. Past exposure to banking regulators would be highly beneficial. Experience in the banking industry, with respect to specific banking businesses or functional areas, such as finance, technology, privacy and cybersecurity, commercial or consumer products, payments and treasury management, and/or wealth management, is preferred.

Position Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage all verbal and written communications with banking regulators.

Provide guidance and serve as a resource on bank regulatory issues and interactions.

Identify and communicate key themes and updates from regulator interactions across the organization.

Maintains effective reporting and communication routines to achieve enterprise understanding of key regulatory issues.

Advise on the legal and regulatory implications of bank policies, products, services, and courses of action.

Provide legal support to various management committees, business units, and senior leadership.

Draft comprehensive, high-quality, and accurate analysis and materials for internal and external discussion.

Produce clear and concise legal positions involving highly complex issues.

Due to the nature of the position, extended working hours may be required.

About Comerica

We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.

Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check.

NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by the Business Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's more than 9,000 colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.

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