Fair Lending / CRA Programs & Transformation Manager

Regions•Atlanta, GA

1d•$163,775 - $221,590•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Business Unit Compliance Manager leads a team of first line of defense risk management experts that advise on business and/or product decisions. Associates at this level ensure that all compliance activities within their area of expertise follow the necessary rules and regulations, contribute to process change and redesign in addition to developing business plans, policies, and procedures to support a specific line of business. The Consumer Fair Lending Function Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the organization's Fair Lending Program, integrate our Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) strategies, and our overall Continuous Improvement strategies. This role works with senior leaders throughout the Consumer Bank to develop and monitor effective data-driven strategies to continuously improve how Regions Bank executes on its community lending commitments. In partnership with key Consumer Leaders, Compliance, CRA and other stakeholders this individual will own the overall Consumer Fair Lending Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of directly related experience and six (6) years of management experience
Or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of directly related experience and six (6) years of management experience
Knowledge of legal and regulatory environment as it relates to compliance in a specific line of business
Ability to learn additional systems as needed
Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
Ability to supervise and manage a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
Team-oriented, able to bring together multiple disciplines to achieve common goals
Data sourcing, reporting, and analysis; familiarity with statistical analysis tools
Knowledge of U.S. fair lending laws and regulations and HMDA
Ability to interpret complex data and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

Responsibilities

Oversees large team of professional level compliance staff and compliance efforts for designated business unit
Serves as a subject matter expert, leading the implementation and execution of testing compliance controls
Leads discussions with business partners, communicating compliance testing plan, and reviews risks identified from testing
Supports business unit by collaboratively facilitating the development of processes and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, including participation in team meetings, business process improvement efforts, and compliance improvement initiatives
Maintains extensive knowledge of rules and regulations and their impact on products, services, and operations for a specific line of business
Develops policies and procedures to comply with federal regulations and applicable state laws
Provides guidance to various departments regarding compliance issues and implementation of new compliance requirements with respect to regulatory language
Ensures timely, accurate, and appropriate submission of information requested by regulatory agencies
Oversees complex compliance projects and initiatives specific to designated line of business
Develops and executes training programs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures
Monitor market-level home lending application and origination results versus HMDA peer performance for both Majority-Minority Census Tract (MMCT) and Low-Moderate Income (LMI) segments
Work with local Mortgage and Retail executives, leaders, and partners, to develop and monitor targeted action plans and lending strategies where performance indicates opportunities for improvement remain
Lead the development and execution of the Consumer Fair Lending oversight program including risk management, continuous improvement objectives, internal performance reporting and governance routines
Utilize data and analytics to provide market leaders with insights and recommended strategies to improve community lending performance in their markets
Review and respond to fair lending risk assessments and statistical analyses
Provide guidance and proactive education of Fair Lending and CRA to the Mortgage and Retail segments
Owns the Consumer Fair Lending Program document and ensure adherence to requirements with stakeholders throughout the organization; maintain documentation and reporting for fair lending activities
Manage internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices
Ensures adherence to federal and state fair lending laws such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA)