Deputy CRA Officer

About the Role:

A compliance manager develops, implements and oversees designated compliance programs and associated policies and procedures. The role individually contributes and leads others to achieve successful outcomes relative to the Bank’s Compliance Management System and Corporate Risk Management objectives, with a specific focus on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Assists the Director of CRA Compliance in executing and providing oversight of the Bank’s CRA Program.

The Compliance Manager works cross-functionally to ensure the Bank’s CRA objectives are carried out in accordance with the Bank’s Risk Appetite and all applicable state and federal banking laws, rules, and regulations. The role has direct interface with the Bank’s regulators, the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team, and serves as a liaison and maintains relationships with nonprofit/community partners.

Extensive CRA regulatory knowledge and application; demonstrate strong competencies and keeps up to date on regulatory changes within the CRADevelop and implement CRA compliance program and policies under the direction of the Director of CRA Compliance.

Oversee the reporting, collection, and management of CRA activities (lending, investment, and service) based on regulatory framework to satisfactorily meet the credit needs of the community, consistent with safe and sound operation of the Bank Prepare analysis on branching activities, such as potential branch openings, closings, relocations and its impact on LMI neighborhoods according to CRA framework

Assist in the preparation of key CRA Program documents, including peer-bank analysis, self-assessments, and performance context reports

Conduct training and deliver presentations on CRA and other related topics to various audiences which may include but is not limited to internal working groups, committees, and external parties, as needed

Oversee designated components of Compliance Management System (CMS) policies and programs

Provide technical regulatory compliance consultation and advice.

Supervise, coach, and mentor one or more staff members in the compliance function. May be asked to train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures.

May represent Columbia Bank to Industry or community organizations - attend conferences, seminars, or other events as needed.

Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

College degree preferred5+ years of experience in CRA Compliance for a large financial services institution or regulatory agency preferred5+ years of related supervisory/management experience preferred

Experience with CRA Compliance Exam management preferred

Experience with FHLB Des Moines Community Programs preferred

Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply regulatory requirements to areas of responsibility

Ability to foster teamwork and work in complex environments

Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams and working across various business lines preferred

In-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of CRA regulation and company policies and procedures

Ability to develop and present CRA compliance strategies

Risk management and project management experience desired

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Takes personal initiative, has self-discipline with a high degree of self-management, and is a positive example for others to emulate

Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
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