- Salary
- $50k – $80k
- Location
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Compliance & Certification Specialist
Location: Ridgeland, MS
Salary: $50,000–$80,000 annually, DOE + Benefits
Service Specialists recruiting agency is excited to partner with a highly respected, growing consulting firm in Ridgeland, MS, to find a Compliance & Certification Specialist to join its team.
Our client operates in a specialized area of the financial services industry, partnering with financial institutions to help them navigate complex federal programs, maintain regulatory compliance, and access opportunities that support economic growth and investment in communities across the country. It's meaningful work with a real impact, but what makes this opportunity especially attractive is the organization itself. This is a company that has been incredibly intentional about the kind of team and culture it builds. They believe you can hold yourself to high standards, deliver exceptional work, and still genuinely enjoy the people you work alongside. Their environment is collaborative, supportive, and built around humility, integrity, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.
As a Compliance & Certification Specialist, you'll play an important role in helping financial institution clients navigate certification processes, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate reporting. This position combines analytical work, client communication, research, and detailed project execution. It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with information, solving problems, staying organized, and seeing a project through from beginning to end.
You'll become knowledgeable in a specialized area of financial services, with the opportunity to develop valuable expertise while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing and managing certification applications, renewals, and related documentation for financial institution clients.
- Analyzing lending, financial, and demographic data to support certification and compliance requirements.
- Preparing and submitting regulatory reports and other required filings.
- Managing deadlines and deliverables across multiple client accounts.
- Communicating directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and ensure timely completion of requirements.
- Creating and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, and data summaries.
- Researching and interpreting federal program guidelines and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with team members to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional client service.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Takes pride in doing things well. You're detail-oriented, thorough, and find satisfaction in producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Takes ownership. You're dependable, proactive, and don't need constant reminders to follow through.
- Has a servant's heart. You're humble, willing to help, and genuinely care about the success of your coworkers and clients.
- Is a team player. You encourage others, communicate well, and understand that the best results come from working together.
- Is naturally curious and resourceful. You enjoy learning, asking questions, and figuring things out when the answer isn't immediately obvious.
- Brings a positive attitude. You take your responsibilities seriously without taking yourself too seriously.
- Wants meaningful work. You value knowing that your contributions have a purpose and make a difference.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large amounts of data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in banking, financial services, loan operations, regulatory compliance, auditing, data analysis, or related fields is beneficial.
- Comfortable learning new technology, systems, and processes.
Prior experience in this specialized area of consulting is not required. Our client is open to candidates with transferable skills who demonstrate the right aptitude, initiative, and desire to learn.
For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by emailing [email protected].