Compliance Specialist I
About The Position
The Compliance Specialist I supports the bank’s compliance program by helping implement, maintain, and monitor compliance functions. The specialist conducts periodic audits across various departments to ensure adherence to consumer compliance regulations and collaborates with the BSA Specialist on BSA‑related reviews when needed. The team also serves as a resource for staff by answering compliance questions. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative compliance team where responsibilities rotate to support department needs. While you’ll work across all areas of compliance, you’ll typically focus on either deposit‑related or loan‑related regulations. Team members provide backup for one another during absences or high‑volume periods and take on additional tasks as assigned. All work is performed with a strong commitment to bank policies, procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred, equivalent to five years of general banking experience.
- Background in bank administration, compliance, operations, or underwriting is a plus.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, lending practices, bank policies, products, services, and operational procedures.
- Strong understanding of federal and state banking regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, and applicable banking laws.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage workload effectively, and provide direction when needed.
- Strong critical thinking and research skills to identify issues and help prevent financial, regulatory, or reputational risk.
- Sound judgment with the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Consistent demonstration of NBC core values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Background in bank administration, compliance, operations, or underwriting is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Supports the bank’s compliance program by helping implement, maintain, and monitor compliance functions.
- Conducts periodic audits across various departments to ensure adherence to consumer compliance regulations.
- Collaborates with the BSA Specialist on BSA‑related reviews when needed.
- Serves as a resource for staff by answering compliance questions.
- Provides backup for team members during absences or high-volume periods.
- Takes on additional tasks as assigned.
- Performs all work with a strong commitment to bank policies, procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision plan for you, your spouse, and eligible children
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (including employer contributions)
- flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with a generous match
- paid time off program
- paid holidays & floating holidays
- volunteer time off program
- employer paid life insurance
- voluntary life plans
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- health and wellness incentive
- employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
