Compliance - Senior Compliance Specialist

At our Bank, we believe common sense is more than just banking. We believe in finding financial solutions that cater specifically to our client’s needs. We are looking for talented associates who understand the complexities of life and will offer simple solutions that best fit the needs of our clients.

As a Senior Compliance Specialist, you will train and mentor Compliance Specialists in the lending compliance program, develop and maintain department procedures, supervise and perform assessments of compliance risk and internal controls, conduct periodic testing and monitoring, review work papers for thoroughness, develop corrective action plans, and assist the Lending Compliance Officer in managing the compliance program.

• Train and mentor Compliance Specialists in the lending compliance program.
• Develop and maintain department procedures for Compliance Specialists.
• Supervise and perform assessments of compliance risk and internal controls, including periodic testing and monitoring.
• Review work papers of Compliance Specialists for edits and thoroughness.
• Develop and review recommendations and corrective action plans to ensure implementation.
• Assist the Lending Compliance Officer in managing the compliance program.
• Interpret regulatory rules and advise business lines on compliance and supervisory findings related to monitoring and testing areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5+ years experience in compliance, regulatory, audit or operational risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Federal banking rules and regulations.
• Experience using computer software, particularly Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Demonstrated risk assessment, analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, presentation, and written/verbal communication skills.

• Advanced degree or certification as Certified Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO), Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or commissioned examiner.
• Working knowledge of Bank systems and/or lending platforms (Encompass, Capital Stream, Decision Pro).
• Minimum of two (2) years compliance management.
• Minimum of two (2) years mortgage banking experience.
• Consumer and Mortgage Lending Compliance experience preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of Bank systems and/or lending platforms.
• Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook.
• Ability to manage time and reporting to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead with a positive demeanor and outlook.
• Anticipate and provide solutions to complex issues.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to apply a common sense approach to issue resolution.
• Ability to work with other business unit leaders on committees and on projects to address risk issues including senior business management, compliance colleagues, and peers.
• Able to support point of view when challenged.
• Detail-oriented, organized, articulate, and willing to take responsibility.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Office setting with traditional hours.
• Occasional extended hours and overnight travel required as business needs dictate.
• Must be able to travel – estimated at 10% or less of the time.
• Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time (typically no longer than 8 hours).
• Must be able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools and other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work overtime to the extent necessary.

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