GENERAL FUNCTION :

Responsible for assisting in implementing an effective compliance program ensuring all levels of compliance are maintained set by our regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

**** Function as a Compliance Analyst for Republic Bank performing all duties generally associated with this position including but not limited to:

• Maintains a competent level of expertise and knowledge of requirements of various rules, regulations governing the banks activities.
• Reviews, analyzes and communicates regulatory changes.
• Works with the line of business to complete and maintain current compliance risk assessments.
• Performs compliance reviews and testing, gather supporting documents, communicate findings, and draft comprehensive reports on the area reviewed and assure corrective actions were taken.
• Assists in the implementation and reporting of the CRA program, including review of data entry of HMDA and CRA reportable loans by following current regulatory guidelines.
• Reviews marketing materials, customer communications, and account disclosures for accuracy and adherence to consumer compliance laws and regulations.
• Assists in developing and providing training for employees on new regulations or refresher courses as needed to ensure proper policies, procedures, and practices are in place.
• Evaluates complaints to identify root causes for potential regulatory compliance risks and possible weaknesses and insufficiencies of Bank policy and procedures.
• Produces and prepares reports for senior management regarding status of compliance programs and emerging issues.
• Performs and monitors compliance activities as delegated by the Compliance/CRA Officer.

Required Skills

• Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment
• Strategic thinker with outstanding research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills including attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to work well under compressed time constraints
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 5 years of compliance audit and/or operations experience with a financial institution
• CRCM certification preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations, including CRA, Fair Lending and UDAAP regulations
• Experience in providing compliance training preferred

• Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment
• Strategic thinker with outstanding research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills including attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to work well under compressed time constraints
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed