Compliance Officer - Testing

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Independently perform Compliance testing Activities for Valley businesses in adherence with regulatory standards, documenting results accurately and ensuring quality and timely execution.

* Support compliance Risk Assessment processes for businesses supported, including performing analysis needed.

* Monitor and follow up on remediation actions arising from testing activities and confirm that corrective action has been effectively implemented.

* Collaborate with Compliance and business stakeholders to provide guidance on Compliance processes, gather information and discuss compliance issues and related opportunities for process improvements.

* Prepare compliance monitoring metrics and provide reports to management, identifying trends or areas requiring further attention.

* Monitor changes in relevant banking regulations.

* Contribute to training and documentation by drafting and updating compliance procedures and training materials.

* Prepare responses for Internal Audit or regulatory examinations and outside agencies, including the OCC and CFPB.

* Update relevant systems (e.g., Audit Board) with testing work papers, results, and status updates, ensuring records are organized and accessible for review.

Required Skills:

* Familiar with all consumer banking regulations and applicability to commercial deposit and lending activities. Knowledge of third-party risk management and/or corporate compliance (Volcker Rule, Regulation W, FATCA) preferred.

* Ability to provide effective guidance to stakeholders at all levels.

* Intermediate to advanced PC skills for Microsoft Office -- Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* Excellent verbal and formal written communication skills.

* Ability to analyze various compliance problems or regulations and develop effective solutions.

* Ability to conduct research independently via written materials as well as electronic versions in an effective and professional manner.

* Ability to manage and complete projects effectively.

Required Experience:

* High School diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of three years of related compliance experience.

Preferred Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree and/or additional education/courses preferred.

* ABA Certified Regulatory Manager (CRCM) certification), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist's (CAMS) certification, Bankers Training and Certification Center's (BAI) Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP) certification.