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Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peer benchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP ...

Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

Southfield, MI · On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peer benchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP ...

Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

Irvine, CA

$88K - $121K/yr

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peer benchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP ...

Advise clients on their Fair Lending and CRA compliance efforts, ensuring they are risk-based and appropriate for the size and complexity of the institution in question. * Make recommendations on ...

Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

Irvine, CA

$88K - $121K/yr

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peerbenchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP ...

Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

Plano, TX · On-site

$77K - $106K/yr

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peer benchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP ...

Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peerbenchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP ...

Advise clients on their Fair Lending and CRA compliance efforts, ensuring they are risk-based and appropriate for the size and complexity of the institution in question. * Make recommendations on ...

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How much do fair lending jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for fair lending in the United States is $42,087.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $45,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by fair lending professionals when ensuring compliance across multiple loan products?

Fair Lending professionals often face the challenge of navigating complex regulatory requirements across a variety of lending products, such as mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans. Each product may have unique risk factors and customer demographics, making it essential to tailor compliance strategies accordingly. Additionally, coordinating with different departments—like underwriting, marketing, and sales—to gather accurate data and implement fair lending practices can be demanding. Staying current with evolving regulations and conducting thorough data analysis to identify and address potential disparate impacts are also ongoing aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in fair lending?

To thrive in Fair Lending, you need a solid understanding of fair lending laws and regulations (such as ECOA and FHA), data analysis, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in finance, law, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance management systems, data analytics tools, and regulatory reporting software is typical. Attention to detail, ethical judgment, and strong communication skills distinguish top performers in this area. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring organizations comply with regulations, avoid discrimination, and maintain trust with regulators and the public.

What is the difference between Fair Lending vs Mortgage Underwriter?

AspectFair LendingMortgage Underwriter
Primary FocusEnsuring compliance with fair lending laws and preventing discriminatory practicesAssessing loan applications for approval based on creditworthiness and compliance
Required CredentialsKnowledge of fair lending laws, compliance certificationsLoan processing, underwriting certifications, knowledge of lending guidelines
Work EnvironmentRegulatory agencies, financial institutions, compliance departmentsMortgage lending companies, banks, financial institutions

Fair Lending professionals focus on ensuring that lending practices comply with laws preventing discrimination, while Mortgage Underwriters evaluate individual loan applications for approval. Both roles require knowledge of lending regulations, but their core responsibilities differ: one emphasizes compliance oversight, the other loan assessment.

What does a fair lending officer do?

A fair lending officer ensures that lending practices comply with fair lending laws and regulations, such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. They review loan applications, analyze data for potential discrimination, and develop policies to promote equitable access to credit. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of legal standards are essential for this role.

What is fair lending?

Fair lending refers to the practice of providing equal access to credit and financial services regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected characteristics. It is governed by laws such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act, which prohibit discrimination in lending. Fair lending professionals help financial institutions comply with these regulations by monitoring policies, conducting training, and investigating potential disparities in lending practices. The goal is to ensure that all individuals have a fair opportunity to obtain loans and credit.
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Infographic showing various Fair Lending job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,087 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

VP, Fair Lending & CRA Officer

Triumph Financial

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Join TBK Bank!

At TBK Bank, a subsidiary of Triumph, we're a team of passionate, driven, collaborative, solutions-minded people who want to make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities. Our mission is to do well and to do good at the same time. We accomplish this by working together, because at the end of the day, TBK means striving for excellence, while delivering with humility. We thrive on providing exceptional customer service, and we look for friendly professionals dedicated to helping customers achieve their financial goals.

Position Summary: The primary objective of the VP, Fair Lending and CRA Officer is to maintain and continuously improve a robust fair lending and CRA program by working with management to establish effective strategies to meet the needs of the Bank's communities. This individual will partner with key leaders across the enterprise to execute strategies and create accurate and effective reporting to keep management informed of the success of the both the fair lending and CRA programs. This individual must ensure the Bank's adherence to the regulatory provisions and intent of fair lending and the Community Reinvestment Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, analyze and interpret all applicable federal and state regulations related to fair lending and CRA, keeping abreast of emerging issues and regulatory perspectives, and communicate to management changes or controls that might need to be implemented to facilitate the Bank's regulatory compliance.

  • Coordinate with Credit Compliance Officer on related policies, procedures, and practices and perform routine data integrity reviews and implement changes to enhance existing fair lending and CRA policies processes and procedures when necessary.

  • Effectively partner with and collaborate with cross-functional leadership to reach alignment on fair lending and CRA strategies, as well as support execution of agreed upon strategies. Be able to evaluate new products to understand potential impact to fair lending and CRA strategies and provide pro-forma reporting, as needed, to be considered for new product roll-outs.

  • Actively pursue community development lending, investments, and service opportunities within the Bank's footprint. Cultivate relationships with community based, charitable, and non-profit organizations to aid in the identification of these opportunities.

  • Prepare, audit, and submit applicable CRA data to FFIEC by March 1 of each year.

  • Maintain the Bank's CRA Public File by April 1 of each year.

  • Oversee fair lending risk assessments and monitoring systems in conjunction with enterprise Compliance team and Credit Compliance Officer.

  • Monitor and evaluate lending practices to prevent discriminatory practices including redlining. Analyze banking data to identify potential disparities or redlining concerns.

  • Consider impacts of CRA compliance on the fair lending program and vice versa.

  • Prepare periodic fair lending and CRA reports for management and CRA Committee to aid in evaluation of the Bank's program and management's ability to make informed strategic decisions in support of fair lending and CRA goals. Present to Executive Loan Committee on a period basis and CRA Committee on a semi-annual basis.

  • Conduct a periodic CRA Self-Assessment to identify potential risk areas through peer analysis and redlining review and to ensure the Bank's alignment with the CRA goals set by the Board of Directors and CRA Committee.

  • Serve as the liaison for handling fair lending or CRA complaints and assist in issuing a response to those complaints.

  • Develop and update the CRA Performance Context to be utilized for the triennial CRA Performance Evaluation by the FDIC.

  • Participate in regulatory examinations and audits and respond timely and accurately to regulatory inquiries and examination findings.

  • Develop remediation plans when compliance issues are identified.

  • Keep staff and Board updated on regulatory changes and compliance requirements, including developing and deploying periodic training, as appropriate.

  • Provide guidance on fair lending and CRA issues to business units.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree is required.

  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) is preferred

  • 5+ years' experience in banking compliance, fair banking, or related field

  • Strong knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act and regulatory requirements

  • An extensive knowledge of bank regulations, operations, lending and accounting principles

  • Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal skills with ability to prepare and present technical presentations and educate Bank staff

  • Demonstrated ability to actively and effectively interact with the Bank's regulators, the Board of Directors, and management in other areas of the Bank

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Ability to prioritize heavy workloads and meet time sensitive deadlines

  • Strong collaboration/cooperation skills.

  • Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals with a high degree of creativity and autonomy expected

  • Manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here maybe encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

  • Ability to work in a confined area.

  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Occasional stooping or kneeling may be necessary.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.

  • Specific vision abilities are required by this job due to computer work.

  • Light to moderate lifting is required.

  • Regular, predictable attendance is required.

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401k and much more.

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