Research Analyst

Stock Yards Bank & Trust•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Research Analyst provides research services to internal and external customers and supports the Bank’s mission, vision, and philosophy while complying with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The role is based in the Operations Center in an area with cubicles for support staff. Hours are flexible, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The analyst reviews and processes legal documents received by the Research Department, including subpoenas, summonses, garnishments, levies, interrogatories, search and seizure warrants, and releases. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, state-specific statutes, and Bank policies and procedures; prepares customer correspondence, reports, and workflows; maintains the Legal Log and Garnishment/Levy Clearing Account general ledger; and provides monthly department metrics to the Manager. The analyst maintains job procedures, assists with new systems and process changes, and supports Research Specialist and Research Team Lead duties as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. A paralegal degree is preferred. Prior banking experience is helpful, preferably two years in a related field, along with experience with the judicial process and general knowledge of legal documents and litigation. The role calls for strong organizational, analytical, communication, reading-comprehension, and multitasking skills, as well as PC proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous banking experience is helpful; preferably two years of experience in a related field.
Previous experience with the judicial process and general knowledge of legal documents and litigation.
Self-motivated and dependable.
Ability to speak effectively in front of a group.
Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and analytical skills.
Strong reading-comprehension skills and ability to multitask.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
PC proficiency, with exposure to or experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Professional demeanor and appearance and a good phone voice.
Able to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal degree preferred.
Prior banking experience, preferably two years in a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze and process legal documents delivered to the Research Department, including subpoenas, summonses, garnishments, levies, interrogatories, search and seizure warrants, and releases.
Ensure adherence to regulations, state-specific statutes, and SYB policies and procedures for department-specific processes.
Prepare customer correspondence, reports, and workflows in accordance with regulations, statutes, and procedures.
Manage the Legal Log daily.
Manage the Garnishment/Levy Clearing Account general ledger daily, including processing disbursement checks.
Maintain current job procedures and complete the required annual review process.
Provide monthly Research Department metrics to the Manager.
Assist management with introducing new systems, processes, and procedures that affect department operations.
Perform duties described in the Research Specialist and Research Team Lead functions as needed.
Maintain working knowledge of bank policies and procedures, including Reg. E, Reg. CC, Teller Check Cashing policy, Front Counter Capture policy, SAR, and general bank processing functions.
Perform periodic research as needed.
Support the Bank’s mission, vision, and philosophy, comply with organizational policies and procedures, and support functions that maintain regulatory compliance.