COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Position Available In Henry, Missouri

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST 3.3 3.3

out of 5 stars Clinton, MO 64735 SUMMARY This technical and professional position is responsible for providing an independent assessment of bank compliance issues. This position performs monitoring of deposit and lending activities to comply with federal and state banking laws and regulations. The compliance specialist must read and interpret compliance regulations. An audit mindset is then utilized to determine whether or not the bank’s activities are functioning within the requirements of our own policies and procedures and within compliance of the regulation. This position is expected to work independently of management and exercise professional skepticism. Work is performed within the framework of standard compliance program guidelines; however, a high level of independent judgment and discretion is required in performing assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Adhere to a compliance program that is approved, reviewed, and revised by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Risk Officer. Assist in implementing appropriate compliance controls and procedures for new and existing laws. Assist in disseminating information and advising staff regarding new and existing laws and regulations. Review various deposit and lending activities for regulatory requirements to ensure the bank is in compliance with federal and state laws; complete reviews in a timely manner and report findings to management and the compliance committee. Work with business line management and review recommendations and actions plans for corrective action based on findings; provide oversight to ensure the corrective action plan has been implemented. Compile minutes of the monthly compliance committee meeting. Serve as a subject matter expert and provide advice and opinions to other bank staff regarding bank compliance issues; research topics utilizing a wide variety of sources to obtain accurate and timely information. Assist in recommending and implementing regulatory requirements; assist in maintaining a schedule of compliance activities; delegate compliance requirements to affected bank staff. Assist management and regulatory examiners to expedite the examination process by gathering requested documents, providing reports and work papers; respond to questions and comments. Assist in determining the need for compliance training for bank staff; assist with recommendations regarding compliance training. Attend and provide input at internal and external meetings. Review technical bulletins, alerts, newsletters, etc.; disseminate pertinent information to affected staff. Comply with all banking regulations, policies and procedures.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain educational and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences, and workshops and involvement in professional, civic, and community groups in leadership positions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Possess a two-year college degree from an accredited university or institution with the major area of study in business, accounting, finance, or other closely related discipline. Plus additional education and/or training. Possess a minimum of five years of professional work experience in banking. Experience in the areas of compliance, audit, loan processing/servicing or comparable position is preferred. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager certification, or other relevant professional certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have the ability to operate a PC and printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Must have good working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Working knowledge of pivot tables is a plus. Advanced PC knowledge. KEY CONTACTS–Internal and External Has frequent contact with all departments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMMENTS

Position may require occasional overnight travel to attend various training sessions. Position requires the ability to work before or after normal business hours to attend various meetings and meet with clients.