Compliance QA Specialist II

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Compliance Specialist II works directly with a Compliance Manager to meet the requirements of the assigned regulatory area of the Compliance Management Program which includes researching, reviewing, and interpreting existing and pending laws and regulations. The Compliance Specialist II provides assistance to management in order to maintain a quality compliant culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Researches, reviews, and interprets existing and pending laws and regulations, which potentially affect the assigned regulatory area, such as CRA, HMDA, etc.
• Assists the compliance manager in establishing and modifying standards, policies, and procedures which affect compliance.
• Works directly with the Compliance Manager to meet the requirements of the Compliance Management Program, which includes associate training, conducting internal assessments, and board reports.
• Provides ongoing assistance and support to the compliance manager in administrative responsibilities.
• Assists management in new product development, systems, and procedures.
• Provides input relative to compliance and regulatory matters.
• Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents.
• Ability to write simple-to-business correspondence, routine reports, and procedures.
• Ability to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Education And/or Experience
• BS/BA Degree (4 year) from an accredited university /college or two to four years’ experience in equivalent compliance position, preferred.
• CRCM certificate or three years of experience in compliance assessment s plus knowledge of CRA and Fair Lending regulations, preferred.

Computer Skills
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Other Qualifications (including Physical Requirements)
• Must have good time management, communication, and organizational skills.

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