Compliance Officer Position Available In Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Compliance Officer 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 400 E Thomas St, Hammond, LA 70401 Great employees are essential to maintaining the confidence our customers place in us. FGB believes that our employees are our greatest asset as demonstrated in their professionalism and dedication. We encourage open communication and strive to cultivate an environment in which our employees will contribute new ideas and innovations that will help us excel. As we grow, we want YOU to join our team to help fulfill our mission of serving the banking needs in our local communities. Our full-time employees are eligible for amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance, prescription drug benefits, long term disability, and salary continuance (short-term disability). In addition, they get paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, a tuition reimbursement program, 401k, section 125 cafeteria plan, and the opportunity to earn FGB stock grants. Apply today to enjoy these benefits and more! Position Summary The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and administering all aspects of the Bank’s Compliance Management Program. This position plans, organizes, and controls the Bank’s day to day administrative, lending and operational compliance activities; collaborates with key management in the overall administration of these directives for the Bank. Participates in various committees, audits and examinations. Fulfills the responsibility of the Community Reinvestment Act Officer, and Regulation O officer to ensure compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis. Conducts staff training related to new compliance. Advises the Board of Directors, Senior Management and Bank personnel of emerging compliance issues and consults and guides the Bank in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks. Ensures department activities run smoothly and efficiently by providing leadership, training and supervision. The position of Compliance Officer performs direct supervisory duties of assigned department staff, coordinates staff for coverage in assigned areas of the department, and is required to be fully knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of the department. This position reports to the CEO/President of First Guaranty Bank. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Advice The Compliance Officer should periodically advise the Board of Directors and senior management on compliance laws, rules and standards, including keeping them informed on developments in this area. Guidance and education The Compliance Officer should assist senior management in: educating staff on compliance issues, and acting as a contact point within the bank for compliance queries from staff members; and provide written guidance to staff on the appropriate implementation of compliance laws, rules and standards. Identification, measurement and assessment of compliance risk The Compliance Officer should implement and maintain a compliance program which identifies, documents and assesses the compliance risks associated with the bank’s business activities, including the development of new products and business practices. The Compliance Officer should develop ways to measure compliance risk and use such measurements to enhance compliance risk assessment. The Compliance Officer should assess the appropriateness of the bank’s compliance procedures, guidelines and policies, and promptly follow up on any identified deficiencies. Monitoring, testing and reporting The Compliance Officer should establish a program which includes monitoring and testing compliance by performing sufficient and representative compliance testing. The Compliance Officer should report compliance matters on a regular basis to senior management, and/or the audit committee which could include updates on the compliance risk profile for the bank, performance indicators, deficiencies or breaches identified in the testing and any recommended corrective measures along with the status of the foregoing. Statutory responsibilities and liaison The Compliance Officer will serve as a liaison with relevant external bodies, including regulators, standard setters and external experts. Compliance program The Compliance Officer should establish a compliance program which includes planned activities, such as the implementation and review of specific policies and procedures, compliance risk assessment, compliance testing, and educating staff on compliance matters. The compliance program should be risk based and properly coordinated with other risk management functions to ensure appropriate coverage across all businesses. Committee participation Chairs the Fair Lending, Mortgage Compliance, and Deposit Compliance committees and participates in BSA committees and those deemed necessary to maintain an understanding of the bank’s compliance risk profile. Regulation O Officer Identifies related interests of directors, executive officers, and principals shareholders (insiders) and maintains report of same. Reviews all insider credit requests to assure pricing, structuring, and collateral requirements cannot be deemed preferential. Assure each insider maintaining a transactional deposit account has an activated overdraft protection plan or has waived this program in writing. Community Reinvestment Act Oversees Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer and the CRA program which includes the lending, investment, and service test requirements for five assessment areas throughout the state. Maintain the CRA public file and provide training to all new hires during the orientation process. Other Receive and respond to all written complaints and maintain Complaint Policy. Receive all lawsuits naming Bank as a defendant and coordinate action plan with legal counsel. Adhere to BSA/AML policy and all other bank policies. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration or related field or equivalent relevant work experience. A compliance certification CRCM certification is desirable. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the banking industry with at least 5 in regulatory, compliance, audit, and/or credit administration experience. Direct compliance experience in a large community bank (approximately 1 to 3 billion) is desirable Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a highly visible, fast paced, ever-changing environment. Ability to collaborate and form effective working relationships with other risk management professionals. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.