Compliance Specialist, Finance & Banking

Our client, a well respected financial services company in Columbia, SC, is looking to add a Credit and Compliance Specialist
to their team. This role is responsible for providing credit underwriting support and compliance testing. It offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a hybrid work schedule and excellent company culture.

• Provide underwriting support by collecting credit data, uploading information into spreadsheet and following through with credit determination.
• Review and analyze any new or changes to existing regulations to identify, assess and communicate the impact on business practices and procedures.
• Perform transaction and other testing necessary to assess compliance with regulation, statute or internal procedure.
• Follow up on any noted deficiencies to ensure corrective action plans are properly implemented.
• Assist with the development of the annual compliance risk assessment.
• Assess projects, initiatives or other process changes to identify regulatory requirements and concerns as well as general compliance risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred, a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in consumer lending compliance or audit of consumer lending activities is required.
• Familiarity with consumer lending regulations such as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Military Lending Act, and other applicable regulations.
• Demonstrates core values of respect, integrity, great service, high value for employees and customers, transparency, and teamwork, through actions and behaviors.
• Sound interpersonal skills with the desire to build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to accept accountability for decisions, actions, and results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Well-organized, detail oriented, efficient, and able to work independently on multiple projects.