Compliance Specialist

The Compliance Specialist supports the Bank's Compliance Management System by assisting in the development, execution, and maintenance of second-line control functions designed to monitor adherence to consumer protection laws and regulations. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this position emphasizes operational support and process management, with the incumbent working closely with compliance officers and business line partners to ensure that day-to-day control activities are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with internal standards and regulatory expectations. Candidate will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after successfully completing training and supervisor approval.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical individual seeking to build a career in regulatory compliance through hands-on exposure to operational processes within a community bank. Additional responsibilities include supporting compliance-related operational tasks as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

Education and Experience Requirements :

High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of one-year experience working at a financial institution as a paralegal, auditor, risk / compliance specialist, or in either a retail or operations role.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements :

Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and database programs.

Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and ability to follow procedures with accuracy and consistency.

Ability to learn and master tasks and terms quickly, meet deadlines and work under pressure, as well as adapt to evolving regulatory and operational priorities.

Ability to learn to utilize tools, techniques, processes, and technology for extracting and gathering data for analysis and reporting to ensure alignment with policies and regulatory requirements.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to work independently and to prioritize projects.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments while exercising sound judgment.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Essential Functions :

Assist in maintaining and executing the Bank's second-line operational compliance controls, as well as conducting data analysis to ensure controls are working as intended.

Document and track compliance issues, ensuring that issue management records are accurate, complete, and updated throughout the lifecycle.

Assist operational departments with responses to compliance audits and examinations.

Report to the Compliance Committee on periodic control performance and evolving regulatory priorities as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

Perform research pertaining to compliance issues.

Assist in drafting and implementing procedures for compliance matters.

Assist in other tasks as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing, and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by Dollar Bank's risk management program. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.