Compliance Officer, Finance & Banking

Job Description

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our bank operates in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing guidance to the business units. This is a hands-on position, working with all functional areas within the bank.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the bank’s compliance programs.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Monitor and report on compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to business units on compliance matters.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the bank’s operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, or similar are preferred.
• Experience or working knowledge of a variety of different compliance areas including but not limited to CRA, BSA, Retail/Deposit regulations, Reg E, Reg CC, Fair Lending, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Housing Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Flood Disaster Protection Act, Fair Lending, Reg O and USA Patriot Act.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the banking industry.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of storage boxes and/or trays of checks.

Lakeside Bank offers a wide variety of benefit programs for our employees. We offer multiple medical plans, dental through Principal, vision through Principal VSP, and a range of life and disability insurance options. Employees can select from various coverage levels and flexible spending programs. The Bank subsidizes a large percentage of monthly premiums.

This is an exempt, officer-level position. Compensation will be based upon background and level of experience. The compensation range is $58,000-$120,000.

Lakeside Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It’s About Time you check us out, consider a career at Lakeside...and join us! Lakeside Bank is proud of our current employees, many of whom have been with the Bank for years. We are committed to helping clients, innovating, tailoring solutions, moving smart, and growing together. We value responsibility, accountability, flexibility, professionalism, and a diverse, engaging workplace. We offer opportunities for individual growth and development and seek candidates who are caring, customer-focused, and committed to their work.