What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Program Manager position at UNITED COMMUNITY BANK?
About the Role:
The Compliance Program Manager is responsible for completing annual Compliance Risk Assessments, maintaining the risk and control inventories, and managing the regulatory change process in our GRC tool (LogicGate). This role involves working with Compliance and Line of Business stakeholders to identify and inventory compliance risks and controls. Additionally, the Compliance Program Manager will assist with other elements of the Compliance Program Office, including the administration of the Compliance Training Program, Issues Management program, and other key areas.
What You’ll Do:
- Risk Assessment Management: Oversee the execution of annual Compliance Risk Assessment processes, including planning, execution, and reporting.
- Collaboration: Work with the Fair and Responsible Banking and AML/CFT teams on their respective Risk Assessments, ensuring a consistent methodology.
- Coordination: Align Compliance Risk Assessment activities with the Enterprise Risk Management’s Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process to minimize duplicative efforts.
- Risk Library Maintenance: Maintain an updated library of Compliance risks, considering the inventory of products, services, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Control Improvement: Identify potential control weaknesses and collaborate with stakeholders to develop action plans.
- Methodology Development: Develop and document the methodology for performing Compliance Risk Assessments.
- Reporting: Draft clear and concise reports on Compliance Risk Assessment results for management.
- Regulatory Change Management: Manage the Regulatory Change Management module in LogicGate, evaluating regulatory changes and their impacts.
- Training Program Administration: Assist in the administration of the Compliance Training Program.
- Compliance Reporting: Support the maturation of monthly/quarterly Compliance reporting.
- Regulatory Support: Assist during regulatory exams and audits.
- Special Projects: Support additional special projects as necessary.
- Compliance Training: Participate in all required compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering training, and other internal and external training programs.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years in a compliance, risk, audit, or related role focusing on federal consumer banking laws and regulations.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field (or equivalent education/experience).
Required Skills:
- Deep knowledge of the banking industry, products, regulatory environment, and compliance processes.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with GRC software (e.g., LogicGate) and Regulatory Change Management software (e.g., Ascent).
Preferred Skills:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with audit software and tools.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position does not initially manage employees but may in the future if the need arises.
Working Environment
- Occasional travel may be required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
