Compliance Advisor

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in Louisville, Central, Eastern and Northern Kentucky, as well as the Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan markets.Job Title: Compliance AdvisorFLSA Status: ExemptDepartment: ComplianceHours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMGeneral Job SummaryThe Compliance Advisor serves as a second-line compliance risk partner to assigned business unit(s), helping to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risk across products, services, processes, and customer interactions. In partnership with frontline stakeholders, this role strengthens the effectiveness of the compliance management system through risk assessment, monitoring and testing, issue management, complaint oversight, training, and regulatory change implementation, while providing clear reporting and actionable insights to leadership.Organizational Duties And ResponsibilitiesSupports the mission, vision, and values of the Bank and complies with all organizational policies and procedures.Supports department and enterprise activities that promote compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (75%)Leads and strengthens the compliance management framework for assigned business unit(s) through the following responsibilities:Serves as the compliance subject matter expert for assigned business unit(s), translating regulatory developments into practical guidance, credible challenge, and sustainable control enhancementsMaintains compliance risk assessments, regulatory applicability analyses, and risk-control inventories to evaluate exposure across new and existing products, services, processes, and third-party relationshipsExecutes second-line monitoring and testing activities and evaluates first-line control effectiveness to identify themes, emerging risks, and gaps requiring remediationPrepares clear, decision-ready compliance reports for leadership and board-level committees and tracks issues, conclusions, recommendations, and remediation through the compliance issue management processPartners with business leaders to enhance policies, procedures, forms, job aids, and control design so they remain accurate, current, and aligned with regulatory requirementsFollows through with internal stakeholders to confirm corrective actions are implemented on time and are effective in addressing identified compliance risksProvides compliance review and advisory support for marketing and advertising materials to promote adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standardsOversees regulatory aspects of customer complaints for assigned business unit(s), ensuring issues are investigated, documented, trended, and resolved through the Bank’s complaint management processSupports development and delivery of targeted compliance training to strengthen regulatory awareness, accountability, and execution across the organizationOther Functions: (25%)Supports enterprise communication of compliance priorities and contributes to department-wide awareness initiatives, including internal publicationsAssists with administration of compliance training activities, including learning systems and assigned program supportMaintains current knowledge of the Bank’s products, services, markets, and associated compliance risksSupports regulatory examinations by coordinating requests, preparing materials, and facilitating timely responses to examinersLeads or contributes to special projects that strengthen the compliance program or support broader organizational prioritiesPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Job RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking operations, compliance, risk management, audit, or a related control function, including working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulatory requirementsSpecific SkillsStrong knowledge of state and federal banking regulations, banking operations, and compliance risk management practicesStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with credibility across all levels of the organizationAbility to manage multiple priorities independently and operate effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word, and experience with automated compliance monitoring or issue management systemsSpecialized: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations, trade journals, and legal documentsLicenses: CRCM certification or a comparable compliance credential is preferred, but not requiredPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environmentAbility to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computerFrequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipmentAbility to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with clients, team members, and vendors via phone, video, and in personVisual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, and financial dataOccasional standing, walking, bending, or reachingAbility to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., files, office supplies)Benefits401(K) with a company match of up to 6%ESOP employer matchMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceCancer/Disease insuranceAccident insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsFlexible Savings AccountsHealth Savings AccountsBank paid Life/AD&D insuranceVoluntary Life/AD&D insuranceBank paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance Program