Community Bank Compliance Officer/CRA Officer

Summary:

Responsible for overseeing the Bank's Compliance Management System as it relates to deposit, prepaid and lending products, deposit operations, marketing and ancillary business activities. Ensures business practices are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures. This position also assumes the role(s) of CRA Officer, HMDA Officer and Community Bank Privacy Officer.

 

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of six years of compliance experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Experience: Six years of compliance experience or equivalent banking work experience in regulatory compliance, or other related area of banking, with at least three years of direct compliance experience. A combination of experience, training and education may be considered in lieu of the above credentials.

Essential Functions:

A: Job Specific:

• Performs an annual bank-wide compliance risk assessment, with the exception of BSA/AML/OFAC, in an effort to mitigate legal and regulatory risk. Develops, implements, maintains and revises compliance policies and procedures in accordance with all state, federal and regulatory laws and industry best practices. Develops a compliance audit schedule from the assessment with the assistance the outside compliance auditor, Audit and Compliance Committee, and Management.
• Acts as a liaison to both internal and external auditors. Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and consumer related complaints. Maintains a separate exception/violation log presenting the same quarterly to the Audit and Compliance Committee.
• Assists department heads in the interpretation and implementation of compliance matters due to regulatory agency requirements, as well as, state and federal law.
• Provides on-going compliance follow-up reviews and education as needed based upon results of external compliance audits reporting such findings to the Audit and Compliance Committee, and executive management.
• Provides overall management of the daily administration, operation, and monitoring of the Bank's compliance programs in all areas other than BSA/AML, OFAC, HMDA, and CRA.

• Responsible for the revision, preparation, and dissemination of new and updated compliance standards and procedures through the Compliance Council and other means. Devises training programs addressing identified compliance weakness, regulatory changes, as well as, day-to-day compliance education requirements.
• Stays abreast of changes that affect the Bank's compliance program(s) and identifies emerging trends. Interacts with peers, consults with auditors/regulatory contacts, vendors, and legal counsel as needed to broaden Sutton's compliance knowledge and necessary skill sets.
• Acts as Privacy Officer for the Community Bank, including ensuring that the Privacy Notice is updated, sent to all current customers as required and notice is given to all new customers at new account opening.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of the business area that is being supported.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to calculate figures as it relates to accounting processes.
• Ability to read, analyze and comprehend journals, audit reports, regulations and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and employee groups.
• Ability to write training documents, policies, procedures and correspondence.
• Well versed in regulations and laws that affect the Bank's Compliance Program.
• Ability to comprehend government instructions, develop programs and train personnel.

Sutton Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.