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General Job Summary The Compliance Analyst supports the Bank’s overall regulatory compliance program by assisting with the monitoring, testing, reporting, and administration of compliance-related activities across all business lines. This role ensures the Bank operates in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices. The Analyst plays a key role in supporting risk assessments, policy and procedure reviews, compliance monitoring, internal audits, and regulatory examinations, while promoting a strong culture of compliance and ethical business conduct throughout the Bank.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance monitoring and testing for deposit, lending, and operational functions to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Identify potential compliance risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of compliance-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in the Bank’s compliance risk assessment process, including data collection, analysis, and documentation of risk ratings and mitigating controls.
• Monitor and track regulatory changes at both federal and state levels; assist in implementing required updates to policies, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain a compliance library and regulatory change log to support the Bank’s compliance framework.
• Assist with regulatory change management, ensuring timely communication and implementation across departments.
• Participate in internal audits, independent reviews, and regulatory examinations by gathering documentation and assisting with examiner or auditor requests.
• Track and assist with remediation of audit or exam findings to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare management and Board-level reports summarizing compliance testing results, findings, and emerging risks.
• Conduct periodic fair lending, HMDA, and CRA data reviews to validate data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Bank’s Complaint Management Program, including intake, tracking, and reporting of trends.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure new or modified products, services, and marketing initiatives are evaluated for regulatory compliance impact.
• Assist in developing and delivering employee compliance training on consumer protection laws, fair lending, and other applicable regulations.
• Stay informed on regulatory updates, emerging compliance risks, and industry best practices.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethics, and risk awareness throughout the Bank.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of federal and state banking regulations, including but not limited to:

• Truth in Lending Act (TILA / Regulation Z)

• Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA / Regulation B)

• Fair Housing Act

• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA / Regulation X)

• Truth in Savings Act (TISA / Regulation DD)

• Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

• Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA / Regulation C)

• Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

• Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP)

• KYC and BSA/AML Regulations

• Working knowledge of compliance management principles, risk assessments, and internal control processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports and documentation.

• High attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in testing and data review.

• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to practical banking operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with compliance management or data systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under limited supervision.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive or confidential information.

• Commitment to maintaining and promoting an ethical and compliant banking culture.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in a compliance, audit, or risk management role within a financial institution (community bank experience strongly preferred).
• Experience conducting compliance monitoring, testing, or risk assessments.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or consumer compliance reviews.
• Compliance certifications (Ex. CRCM, CFE, CAMS) are preferred but not required.