BSA/AML Compliance Specialist I
About The Position
Since 1903, weâve been putting people first by making a commitment to you. Simmons Bank is the subsidiary bank for Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Arkansas. Founded as a community bank, Simmons Bank has grown steadily to its current size of $28 billion in assets, with more than 3,000 associates located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Our growth has led to some amazing career opportunities, while our dynamic culture has been recognized by publications across our footprint. Parallel to our growth, Simmons Bankâs community roots run deep â these are felt in the ways we seek to go the extra mile for our customers and communities through exceptional service and volunteerism, and in the strong career growth opportunities and wellness programs we offer associates. Our team is characterized by collaboration, integrity and passion for all we do, high performance, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Compliance Specialist I performs a variety of administrative tasks to support other Compliance Specialists and a Compliance Manager to meet the requirements of the assigned regulatory area of the Compliance Management Program which includes researching, reviewing, and interpreting existing and pending laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents.
- Ability to write simple-to-business correspondence, routine reports, and procedures.
- Ability to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
- BS/BA Degree (4 year) from an accredited university /college or two to four yearsâ experience in equivalent compliance position, preferred.
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must have good time management, communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists with researching, reviewing, and interpreting existing and pending laws and regulations, which potentially affect the assigned regulatory area, such as CRA, HMDA, etc.
- Works directly with the Compliance Specialists and Compliance Manager to meet the requirements of the Compliance Management Program, which includes associate training, conducting internal assessments, and board reports.
- Provides ongoing assistance and support to the compliance manager in administrative responsibilities.
- Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
