Community Reinvestment Act; CRA Coordinator

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND BANK

Join our team! 1st Security Bank team members deliver service that "WOWs" each other and our customers. We value relationships, teamwork, community, and professional growth in a safe, friendly, and progressive workplace. We celebrate diversity and support equality for all. If you share these core values and are committed to career excellence, let us help you reach your dreams!

If you are the type of individual that would enjoy working at one of the Puget Sound's Best Places to Work for 10 years in a row and focuses on providing an exceptional client experience, then 1st Security Bank is the place for you. 1st Security Bank was named a bronze medal winner in its class in the Puget Sound Business Journal's Best Workplaces contest in its first year nominated and is also consistently rated a 5-star Bank in Washington State by Bauer Financial, an independent bank rating firm.

Responsible for assisting the CRA Officer in the consistent implementation of the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Strategy across all Bank business lines; monitoring and enforcing compliance with CRA regulations and promoting responsible lending, investment, and service practices within the communities we serve.

• Adhere to and promote the Core Values of 1st Security Bank.
• Demonstrate dependability and reliability in all aspects of the position.
• Assist with tracking and reporting the Bank’s CRA performance to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Have a working knowledge of the CRA; stay current as to any changes/modifications/updates to the CRA and represent the Bank at CRA conferences throughout the fiscal year.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data on lending, investments and services provided to low- and moderate-income communities. Prepare reports on CRA metrics.
• Support the monitoring of the Bank’s activities in relation to CRA, ensuring proper documentation.
• Assist in identifying and developing relationships with community organizations, local governments, and non-profits to align the Bank’s CRA activities with community needs.
• Work with internal departments (such as lending and compliance) to facilitate CRA initiatives.
• Work with the communities we serve on approved or in-process CRA initiatives.
• Conduct research on local community development needs and CRA regulations to support the Bank’s strategic goals.
• Prepare and present reports on CRA compliance to Management and regulatory agencies as required.
• Adhere to 1st Security Bank policies and procedures.
• Support Management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner and represent the Bank with a high level of integrity.
• Travel to assigned 1st Security Bank locations as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned including risk management projects.

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual or family plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid sick and vacation time.

• Relationship Driven
  - we strive to "WOW" (surprise, excite and delight) each other and our customers.
• Ethical
  - fair, honest and act with integrity.
• Lead by Example
  - maintain a positive attitude, show respect for others, and have some fun!
• Accountable
  - we take our responsibilities seriously and we meet our commitments with urgency.
• Team Player
  - dependable, enthusiastic contributor to team success and to the greater good of the bank.
• Embrace Dreams
  - we encourage each other to reach for our dreams.
• Diversity
  - we celebrate diversity and support equality for all.
• Community Oriented
  - we actively support our communities and the Bank's CRA initiatives.
• Open and Honest Communication
  - always professional, responsive, and timely.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience of at least one year within a financial institution.
• A base understanding of the Community Reinvestment Act and its requirements.
• Experience with data analysis, financial reporting, or community outreach initiatives is helpful.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Products and other Database software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$20.00 to $26.45 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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