Compliance - Senior Compliance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role involves training and mentoring Compliance Specialists, developing and maintaining department procedures, assessing compliance risks, and ensuring the effectiveness of the compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor Compliance Specialists in the lending compliance program
• Develop and maintain department procedures for Compliance Specialists as directed by the Compliance Officer
• Supervise and perform assessments of compliance risk and internal controls, including periodic testing and monitoring
• Review Compliance Specialists' work papers for edits and thoroughness before submission to management
• Develop and review recommendations and actions plans for corrective action based on findings and oversight to ensure implementation
• Assist the Lending Compliance Officer in managing the compliance program
• Interpret regulatory rules and their impact on the business
• Deliver guidance on compliance and supervisory findings related to monitoring and testing areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• 5+ years work experience in compliance, regulatory, audit, or operational risk management
• Strong knowledge of Federal banking rules and regulations
• Experience using computer software, particularly Microsoft Office including Excel
• Demonstrated risk assessment, analytical, decision making, interpersonal, presentation, and written/verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Certification as Certified Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO), Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or commissioned examiner
• Working knowledge of Bank systems and/or lending platforms (Encompass, CapitalStream, DecisionPro)
• Minimum of two (2) years compliance management
• Minimum of two (2) years mortgage banking experience
• Consumer and Mortgage Lending Compliance experience preferred