Compliance Officer Jobs in Tennessee
Compliance Officer jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, with strong demand across healthcare, banking, and insurance sectors at every level from entry-level compliance analyst to chief compliance officer. Major employers with lasting Tennessee footprints include HCA Healthcare, Truist Financial, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, all of which maintain dedicated compliance functions. Regulatory affairs, HIPAA compliance, and financial services compliance are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: On site in Memphis, TN
Summary
The Fair Banking Senior Officer provides subject matter expertise focused on fair banking risk, with an emphasis on leading redlining analysis and providing advisory support to markets. The role blends compliance and fair banking oversight, ensuring practices protect clients, align with regulatory expectations, and support sustainable growth. The associate partners closely with first-line leaders in the markets, providing guidance on federal and state fair lending/fair banking requirements and UDAAP, and translating complex analytics into actionable improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the redlining analytics lifecycle: scoping, peer selection, data quality and validation, statistical and qualitative analysis, and narrative development.
- Analyze HMDA and internal production data to evaluate penetration, market share, banking center/marketing distribution, and outreach in majority-minority census tracts.
- Produce clear, management-ready reports and presentations; recommend and track corrective actions with urgency.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to market and business partners on a wide range of regulations, including Fair Housing Act, Fair Lending, UDAAP, ECOA/ Reg B, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and State Predatory Lending Laws.
- Complete formal risk assessments for assigned regulations.
- Conduct Banking Center/ATM Impact Analysis for openings, closures, relocations, and service changes; assess client access, majority-minority tract impacts, fair banking considerations, and recommend mitigation plans.
- Maintain thorough documentation that supports transparent, repeatable processes.
- Assist management with audit and regulatory exam readiness by coordinating and delivering complete, accurate, and timely data, documenting processes and controls, and compiling traceable supporting documentation through closure.
- Work directly with market leadership, Community Development/CRA teams, Mortgage, and frontline associates to interpret analysis, align action plans, and verify execution outcomes.
- Bring a strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and problem-solving to close gaps and improve client outcomes.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus.
- 5+ years of Banking experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience in banking compliance, fair lending/fair banking, or related risk/audit functions within a regulated financial institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in redlining analytics, including HMDA data, peer benchmarking, census/demographic analysis, mapping/visualization, and narrative development.
- Proven ability to complete risk assessments, conduct Banking Center/ATM Impact Analysis, and generate high-quality reporting and dashboards.
- Deep working knowledge of federal and relevant state laws and regulations impacting fair banking and client outcomes, including Fair Housing Act, Fair Lending, Unfair, Deceptive or Abuse Acts & Practices, Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Reg B), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and State Predatory Lending Laws.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability; ability to interpret testing results, complaints, and performance metrics.
- Experience with Wiz SaaS platform preferred; familiarity with SQL, Altair Monarch or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau/Power BI) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to translate complex regulatory and analytical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for associates and management.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Location: On site in Memphis, TN
Summary
The Fair Banking Senior Officer provides subject matter expertise focused on fair banking risk, with an emphasis on leading redlining analysis and providing advisory support to markets. The role blends compliance and fair banking oversight, ensuring practices protect clients, align with regulatory expectations, and support sustainable growth. The associate partners closely with first-line leaders in the markets, providing guidance on federal and state fair lending/fair banking requirements and UDAAP, and translating complex analytics into actionable improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the redlining analytics lifecycle: scoping, peer selection, data quality and validation, statistical and qualitative analysis, and narrative development.
- Analyze HMDA and internal production data to evaluate penetration, market share, banking center/marketing distribution, and outreach in majority-minority census tracts.
- Produce clear, management-ready reports and presentations; recommend and track corrective actions with urgency.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to market and business partners on a wide range of regulations, including Fair Housing Act, Fair Lending, UDAAP, ECOA/ Reg B, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and State Predatory Lending Laws.
- Complete formal risk assessments for assigned regulations.
- Conduct Banking Center/ATM Impact Analysis for openings, closures, relocations, and service changes; assess client access, majority-minority tract impacts, fair banking considerations, and recommend mitigation plans.
- Maintain thorough documentation that supports transparent, repeatable processes.
- Assist management with audit and regulatory exam readiness by coordinating and delivering complete, accurate, and timely data, documenting processes and controls, and compiling traceable supporting documentation through closure.
- Work directly with market leadership, Community Development/CRA teams, Mortgage, and frontline associates to interpret analysis, align action plans, and verify execution outcomes.
- Bring a strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and problem-solving to close gaps and improve client outcomes.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus.
- 5+ years of Banking experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience in banking compliance, fair lending/fair banking, or related risk/audit functions within a regulated financial institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in redlining analytics, including HMDA data, peer benchmarking, census/demographic analysis, mapping/visualization, and narrative development.
- Proven ability to complete risk assessments, conduct Banking Center/ATM Impact Analysis, and generate high-quality reporting and dashboards.
- Deep working knowledge of federal and relevant state laws and regulations impacting fair banking and client outcomes, including Fair Housing Act, Fair Lending, Unfair, Deceptive or Abuse Acts & Practices, Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Reg B), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and State Predatory Lending Laws.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability; ability to interpret testing results, complaints, and performance metrics.
- Experience with Wiz SaaS platform preferred; familiarity with SQL, Altair Monarch or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau/Power BI) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to translate complex regulatory and analytical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for associates and management.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance officer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or a related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential strongly preferred by Tennessee employers
- Three or more years of compliance, regulatory, or audit experience in a relevant industry
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, Bank Secrecy Act, or state-specific Tennessee regulatory requirements
- Experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, or regulatory reporting for Tennessee operations
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies and presenting findings to leadership
Compliance Officer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance officer in Tennessee?
Most compliance officers in Tennessee enter the field with a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related discipline, then build experience in audit, legal, or risk functions within a regulated industry. Tennessee does not require a state-issued license to work as a compliance officer, but employers in healthcare and financial services strongly favor candidates who hold recognized credentials such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) for banking roles.
How much do compliance officers make in Tennessee?
Compliance officers in Tennessee earn a median of about $63,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,460 for the lowest 10% to over $117,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance officers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring compliance officers in Tennessee right now include Vanderbilt Health, TNBANK, and Walden Security, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's dense concentration of major hospital systems, regional banks, and insurance carriers makes it one of the more active compliance hiring markets in the Southeast.
Which Tennessee cities have the most compliance officer jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Oak Ridge lead Tennessee in compliance officer openings. Nashville dominates because it is home to the headquarters of major healthcare networks, insurance companies, and financial institutions, while Memphis draws demand from logistics, banking, and regional healthcare employers, and Knoxville reflects the compliance needs of the University of Tennessee health system and surrounding financial services firms.
Are there remote compliance officer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than many fields, since compliance work is largely desk-based and centered on documentation, policy review, and regulatory analysis. About 17% of compliance officer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer flexibility for experienced candidates. Policy development, regulatory research, and compliance training coordination are the functions most commonly offered on a fully remote basis.
How can I get hired as a compliance officer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a compliance analyst or compliance coordinator role, which Tennessee healthcare and financial services employers regularly fill with candidates from adjacent backgrounds in auditing, legal support, or quality assurance. HCA Healthcare and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee both post associate-level compliance and regulatory affairs positions suited to early-career candidates. Completing the CCEP Candidate program through the Compliance Certification Board while in a support role signals commitment and gives you an edge over other entry-level applicants in Tennessee's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to compliance officer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to compliance officer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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