Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for various compliance areas including training, monitoring reviews, policy and procedures, and product development with each department of the bank. The Compliance Officer helps ensure the Bank maintains a strong and effective compliance management system by assessing the overall adherence to bank protection laws and regulations primarily through the performance of periodic reviews of applicable processes and procedures.

Compliance Officer Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• CRCM and/or CAMS preferred
• 7 to 10 years experience in banking with 3 to 5 years of compliance experience
• Strong computer skills: Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel; Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Experience with industry-related systems/software
• Strong data analysis skills
• Knowledgeable of compliance laws, rules, and regulations including consumer protection regulations, TRID-RESPA, UDAAP, FCRA, HMDA, etc. Thorough knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, CRA, and any other regulations is required.

Compliance Officer Responsibilities:

• The Compliance Officer is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of BSA, AML, and OFAC regulations and all bank-related compliance regulations. This person will also use monitoring application systems, maintain investigation files, and conduct periodic assessments of the departments for compliance. Prepare BSA/AML Risk Assessment by identifying the risk profile of the Bank and analyzing the information to better assess the risks identified and mitigate any gaps in control
• Oversee the preparation, research, and filing of SARs and CTRs
• This position will serve on the Compliance Committee and the IT Steering Committee
• Assign and monitor annual BSA training and all other compliance training to Board and Employees
• Meet and discuss with Examiners and Auditors regarding the BSA program and compliance
• Review all projects for BSA and compliance-related issues
• Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the Identity Theft Program and providing updates to the Board of Directors
• This position is responsible for monitoring all bank regulations and creating/changing policies and/or procedures for new or updated regulations
• Will be responsible for monitoring/changes of all disclosures for compliance with Federal and State regulations. Reviews product and service disclosures and advertising materials for compliance with applicable rules
• Conduct due diligence on new MSB applications, and establish and direct ongoing monitoring activities for those MSBs based upon risk

This opportunity includes an excellent compensation and benefits package. This bank prides itself on retaining employees and has one of the best tenure backgrounds in the area - a competitive salary and bonus incentive program.