MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with clear direction from supervisor.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and the ability to be proactive.
• Accountability, self-direction and multi-taking
• Strong computer knowledge and Windows skills required.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret various regulations and laws as they pertain to the banking environment.?
• Familiarity with risk management principles and practices.??
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Detailed knowledge of banking laws and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and respond to changes in banking regulations.
• Knowledge of risk management principals.
  Experience: Relevant experience within a financial services industry, specifically relating to consumer compliance and/or prior exposure to compliance manage program requirements is preferred
  Travel Requirements: Ability to travel to all locations in the bank’s footprint as needed.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to verbally communicate instructions and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to our clients and other employees.
• Must be able to read and comprehend sometimes complex schedules, and details to process correspondence accurately, while providing exceptional client service.
• Manual dexterity for the functional operation of office equipment, computer terminal, and other office equipment.
• Must have visual acuity required to work at a computer terminal.
• Mobility enough to coordinate activities in the department and lifting to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend sometimes complex operations specifications and details to process transactions accurately, while providing security awareness always.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB SUMMARY:

The Regulatory Compliance Analyst is responsible for performing regulatory compliance duties under the supervision of the Chief Compliance Officer. The analyst will assist in the development and maintenance of a strong compliance program and ensure that the business operations of LINKBANK are conducted in a manner that is compliant with applicable federal and state banking laws and regulations, as well as LINKBANK’s internal policies, procedures and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Embrace the LINK corporate values of LIVE, INTEGRITY, NURTURE, KNOWLEDGE and infuse those values throughout the company.
• This position requires the employee to possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn, while providing superior client services to all members of LINKBANK.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Bank’s compliance management program and related internal controls, including policies, procedures, testing and reporting at a level sufficient to detect and correct program deficiencies.? Monitor regulatory changes and implement effective policies and procedures.??
• Assist with maintaining a compliance management program including oversight of all federal and state banking regulations and staying abreast of changes.
• Assist with conducting compliance monitoring reviews and testing to identify any deficiencies, exception tracking.
• Work with the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure that any recommendations or corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Assist with the implementation and management of the bank’s CRA program/plan; maintain public file, review loans/verify/input CRA data; analyze CRA data for fair lending; track and maintain data on community development – loans, investments, services.
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank’s compliance with all regulatory requirements.??
• Stays abreast of industry trends, especially as it relates to digitization and technology, by attending seminars, training sessions and workshops as necessary to develop and ensure compliance with banking regulations, federal and state regulations, and standards for financial institutions.???
• Research and respond to emails and calls with compliance questions.
• Other duties as assigned.
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