Compliance Associate

Job Description

First American Bank was founded in Chicago, and over the years has expanded throughout Wisconsin and Florida. As the largest privately held bank in Illinois, we now have over 60 locations and assets of $5  billion. We are a community bank at heart with international expertise, traditional values, and a forward-looking philosophy. Our employees have the experience and vision to meet the needs of savers, borrowers, and businesses in the 21st century. First American Bank can offer employees a level of visibility, career growth, and stability that is difficult to find in many larger corporations.

The Compliance Associate, hourly (non-exempt), position assists in all aspects of the Bank's compliance and CRA program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update and maintain compliance and CRA information on Bank systems.
• Administer the Bank’s Third-Party Risk Management program.
• Review advertising and marketing materials for compliance with federal and state advertising laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with the branches and various departments within the Bank on compliance related issues / projects.
• Perform and manage quality control reviews, including administration of the Compliance HMDA and CRA Small Business review process.
• Create and maintain reports for senior management, the Board of Directors, and the FDIC
• Serve as secretary of the Compliance Management Working Committee and other Compliance committees, as appointed.
• Assist in preparation of materials for consumer compliance and CRA, safety & soundness, information technology, trust, and all other examinations as necessary, including special requests for information and documentation.
• Prepare the CRA Board Report.
• Research and prepare compliance-related training materials and conduct training sessions.
• Assist in compliance and fair lending audits as needed and work with the audit department to implement changes, enhancements, etc.
• Conduct and complete additional assignments/projects as designated by management.
• Perform all other related duties as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum three years of banking experience required
• Compliance and CRA experience a plus.
• Understanding of audit and analysis is helpful.
• Must be professional, comfortable speaking with external and internal contacts with a demonstrated ability to effectively tailor the message appropriately to the audience and situation.
• Demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas effectively and succinctly via written formats, including emails, letters, and electronic platforms. Maintain professional standards relating to spelling and grammar.
• Maintain credibility through professional demeanor, appearance, and presence by modeling standards appropriate to our environment and industry.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal partners by exhibiting exemplary interpersonal skills, adopting a constructive, solutions-focused approach.
• Use sound professional judgment to balance the interests of the organization and customer, understanding and using available resources to mitigate risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and applications, including the ability to effectively prepare or review documents, procedures, and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and applications for data management and program interfacing is crucial.
• Occasional travel to other First American Bank locations, Bank functions, and training facilities may be required.
• Typical scheduled hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required depending upon business need..