ERM Specialist

First Bankers Trust Company is offering a fast-paced job opportunity for interested candidates! Apply today to secure a fulfilling career along with these additional perks:

• Comprehensive, value-added career opportunities
• Focus on career development, broad exposures, and learning new things daily
• Opportunities to help others and make a difference in the community
• Opportunities to participate in special interest groups, such as Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive full benefits package including medical insurance, HSA with investment options, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, 401K with match, and profit sharing
• Vacation and PTO time reflective of your experience
• Volunteering time off of 12 hours per year
• Hybrid work schedule in alignment with our e-commuting policy
• Access to a library over 6,000 personal and professional development on-line courses, hosted by Udemy Business
• Participation in our company-wide employee wellness incentive program, and the ability to earn a discount on your next year's premiums

The ERM Specialist is a vital supporting member of FBTCs risk management department, serving as a resource focused on daily enterprise risk and compliance monitoring, reporting, and assessments, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position will actively collaborate with departments across the bank to promote a risk-aware culture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Perform compliance reviews to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with conducting OFAC screenings and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Investigate transactions flagged as potentially suspicious and document findings.
• Research regulatory issues and respond to BSA and compliance-related inquiries from bank personnel, utilizing appropriate legal and regulatory resources, regulatory agencies, bank legal counsel, and professional organizations.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures related to BSA, AML, and OFAC regulations.
• Collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, legal counsel, law enforcement, regulators, internal and external auditors, and examiners while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations, by maintaining proficient knowledge and understanding of these rules.
• Continuously enhance professional skills by participating in ongoing training and education focused on BSA, AML, and compliance best practices.
• Perform other day to day operational support activities or special projects as assigned

• Bachelor degree in finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive data.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing reports, documentation, and transactions.
• Basic understanding of financial regulations, including BSA, AML, OFAC, and the USA Patriot Act desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust to changing regulations, priorities, and demands in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Internship or coursework in risk management, banking, or compliance is a plus.

Our values reflect our culture: Everyone is Valued, Do The Right Thing, Friendly Family, & Fun, Dream Big/Act Small, Accountability, Innovation

Work Environment

This position typically works in a professional office setting. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use computer equipment, and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

The salary range provided in this job posting represents what the company reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the minimum qualification requirements included at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual experience, education, and skill level.

First Bankers Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR team will reach out to the applicants who meet the qualifications and are most closely aligned with the requirements of the position.