Compliance Officer

If you enjoy working through complex real estate title and closing challenges, building trusted relationships, and helping protect one of Iowa's most unique housing and real estate programs, this opportunity is a great fit for you. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG) team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels at problem-solving, enjoys training and supporting others, and is committed to maintaining compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.

About Us:

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) works to improve the lives of Iowans by providing affordable housing, community development, and other financing solutions that strengthen communities across the state.

Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG) is a division of IFA that provides title coverage for Iowa real estate transactions. Through partnerships with attorneys, abstractors, lenders, and independent closers, ITG helps support affordable homeownership and community investment while protecting consumers and reducing transaction costs. ITG plays an important role in helping IFA advance its mission of creating financing opportunities that help Iowans establish homes, strengthen communities, and thrive.

About this Opportunity:

The Compliance Officer position conducts training and audits to ensure Iowa Title Guaranty participants comply with program rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. This position works closely with attorneys, abstractors, independent closers, and internal stakeholders to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and support the successful administration of ITG programs.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Audits & Risk Management

• Conduct real estate title production, settlement, and escrow account compliance audits of Iowa Title Guaranty participants to verify adherence to program requirements.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the development of monitoring processes and risk mitigation strategies.

Training & Technical Assistance

• Deliver training and technical assistance to attorneys, abstractors, independent closers, and ITG staff.
• Develop training materials, webinars, videos, and educational resources.
• Promote best practices related to title production, settlement, and escrow account management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with participants and industry partners.
• Provide clear guidance on ITG requirements, compliance expectations, and program procedures.
• Serve as a trusted resource to help participants strengthen operations and reduce risk.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who is:

• Inquisitive and analytical, with a strong interest in auditing, compliance, and risk management.
• An effective communicator who can translate technical requirements into practical guidance.
• Comfortable presenting information, leading training sessions, and working directly with customers and program participants.

Embodies our Core Values:

• 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.

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Benefits:

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:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page.

The ITG Compliance Officer position is a non-merit, contract-covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Compliance Officer 1. This position is exempt per FLSA regulations.

Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.

The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer