What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Officer position at Lakeside Bank?
Compliance Officer
Location: Park Ridge
Reports to: SVP, Director of Regulatory Compliance
Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUMMARY
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our team . The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our bank operates in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing guidance to the business units. This is a “hands on” position , working with all functional areas within the bank.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Develop, implement, and maintain the bank’s compliance programs.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits.
- Monitor and report on compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and training to business units on compliance matters.
- Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints.
- Prepare and submit compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations affecting the bank’s operations.
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.
- Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, or similar are preferred.
- Experience or working knowledge of a variety of different compliance areas including but not limited to CRA, BSA, Retail/Deposit regulations, Reg E, Reg CC, Fair Lending, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Housing Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Flood Disaster Protection Act, Fair Lending, Reg O and USA Patriot Act.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the banking industry.
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 the job. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of storage boxes and/or trays of checks.
Benefit Information:
Lakeside Bank offers a wide variety of benefit programs for our employees. We offer 4 Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans (2 PPO & 2 HMO plans). Our PPO Dental plans are offered through Principal. The Bank subsidizes a large percentage of the monthly premiums. We also offer Vision insurance through Principal VSP. Employees are able to select from Single coverage, Employee & Spouse coverage, Employee & Child(ren) coverage or Family coverage levels.
The Bank provides Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance – at no cost to the employee. We offer a variety of supplemental ancillary products such as supplemental life for employee, spouse and/or children, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity and pet insurance. Additional information on each plan can be provided upon request.
Salary Information:
This is an exempt, officer level position. Compensation will be based upon background and level of experience. The compensation range is $58,000-$120,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Veteran
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Lakeside Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $58,000 - $120,000
