Legal Compliance Specialist

Compensation Grade:

BASIC PURPOSE:
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports various components of the Bank’s BSA/AML program including the Suspended Counterparty Program (SCP), investigation and preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports, and maintenance of the Suspicious Activity Report log...

• Maintains and updates Legal Department Procedures, assists with policy reviews, and supports compliance testing

• Assists with OFAC training.

• Assists with maintenance of GRC system.

• Assists with internal audit requests.

• Assists with insurance policy renewals.

• Assists with filing reports and other documents on the FHFA’s secure bank portal.

• Supports compliance related activities associated with fair lending laws, regulations and guidance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Attention to detail

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks

• Critical thinking and analytical skills

• Organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of five years’ experience in regulatory compliance, data privacy requirements, or other compliance related responsibilities as a compliance analyst, compliance specialist, compliance associate or similar position in an organization or industry that is highly regulated.

Knowledge of fair lending laws, regulations and guidance preferred.

Use of a GRC system, and reporting using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Microsoft PowerBI) is helpful, but not required.

Work Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Atlanta, GA office. This position may not be filled in New Jersey, either in-person or remotely.

Work Schedule: Onsite with an opportunity to work remote partially.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are an equal opportunity employer.