Corporate Compliance Specialist

About the Role

The Corporate Compliance Specialist in an advisory role supports the first line of defense by participating in various activities to complement a three-line Compliance Management System. This role maintains compliance and control requirements for several key areas within the department to ensure adherence with applicable federal banking laws and regulations. Specific areas include performing third-party reviews, participating in change management, complaint management, supporting first-line activities, and other support functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bank’s culture by seeking opportunities to reduce risk, promote operational efficiencies, and foster an atmosphere of compliance.
• Perform research, reviews, and maintain an understanding of regulatory materials, announcements, and related publications.
• Develop subject matter expertise for assigned areas while assisting in the development and implementation of controls to support compliance.
• Update and maintain documentation related to assigned areas.
• Assist with coordination and support of audits and examinations by internal auditors and federal regulators.
• Manage assignments and effectively meet deadlines.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist others who may be subject matter experts (SMEs) in other areas.
• Ensure a positive working relationship is developed and maintained with auditors/examiners.
• Serve as a technical resource involving regulatory compliance, including operations compliance.
• Assist in the compilation of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate and maintain regulatory logs.
• Assist with bank strategic projects and other special projects.
• Foster the FirstBank Experience for internal customers (FirstBank associates).
• Maintain required training in a self-paced environment and additional off-site training as required.
• Adhere to all bank policies, procedures, and operational integrity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a financial institution environment.
• 3+ years of experience in the field of consumer compliance.
• High School Diploma or GED required.