What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist II position at Provident Bank?
How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees’ experience.
Position Overview
Under general direction, this individual contributor conducts compliance reviews of files, bank records, and operating procedures to determine adherence to banking regulations and makes recommendations relating to process changes, training, and/or corrective action to business line management to fulfill regulatory requirements. Incumbent is being groomed for professional maturity, judgment and experience. A certain degree of creativity, diplomacy and latitude is required.
Key Responsibilities
Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate. This position involves travel to customers and property locations.
Provident Bank recognizes and supports the importance of creating a socially and culturally diverse employee base. We understand, value, and appreciate the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce can contribute to our organization. We put the employee and the customer at the center of strategy because culture is a critical differentiator for why people choose to work here.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
Pay Details
$51,200 - $84,200 annually
Please note, the base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, education, geographic location, internal equity, and other applicable business and organizational needs.
This role is incentive eligible based upon company, business, and/or individual goal achievement and performance.
Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank’s Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance. Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available. Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.
Position Overview
Under general direction, this individual contributor conducts compliance reviews of files, bank records, and operating procedures to determine adherence to banking regulations and makes recommendations relating to process changes, training, and/or corrective action to business line management to fulfill regulatory requirements. Incumbent is being groomed for professional maturity, judgment and experience. A certain degree of creativity, diplomacy and latitude is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts assigned compliance monitoring review tasks and recommends updates to department procedures based upon review findings and observations noted. Effec-tively communicates issues and action items.
- Obtains, documents, analyzes and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an in-formed objective opinion based on regulatory guidance.
- Assists in the maintenance of the Issue Tracking log, reviewing entries and updates as directed.
- Conducts follow up with business units on items as directed, including implementa-tion and status of monitoring review recommendations and/or findings and esca-lates unresolved issues appropriately.
- Reviews advertisements (including branch flyers, posters, notices, marketing bro-chures, internet, email, television, radio, statement messages, etc.) for adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducts regulatory research, as needed or requested.
- Participates in administration functions of the Compliance Department.
- Conducts and/or provides assistance on special projects as required.
- Completes other related duties as assigned.
- 2-4 years experience
- Bachelor’s degree and/or experience equivalent.
- Knowledge of consumer protection laws and regulations related lending and retail banking.
- General knowledge of fair lending and UDAAP.
- Knowledge of bank operations, prudent banking practices, and banking regulations and their practical applications.
- Must have excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management and organiza-tional skills to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; must be a proac-tive self-starter.
- Must possess strong oral and written communications skills; must be comfortable with fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard banking documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write/create reports. Ability to clearly present analysis performed in a written and oral manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- CRCM a plus
Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate. This position involves travel to customers and property locations.
- Prolonged sitting
- Lifting from 5 to 10 lbs. (printer paper, storage boxes)
- Occasional bending or overhead lifting (storing files or boxes)
- The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting
Provident Bank recognizes and supports the importance of creating a socially and culturally diverse employee base. We understand, value, and appreciate the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce can contribute to our organization. We put the employee and the customer at the center of strategy because culture is a critical differentiator for why people choose to work here.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
Pay Details
$51,200 - $84,200 annually
Please note, the base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, education, geographic location, internal equity, and other applicable business and organizational needs.
This role is incentive eligible based upon company, business, and/or individual goal achievement and performance.
Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank’s Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance. Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available. Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.
Salary : $51,200 - $84,200
