Compliance Director (Banking) jobs in Syracuse, NY

At Solvay Bank, our formula for success combines the traditions of our culture and a sharp strategic vision. We are a growth-oriented community bank that fosters excellence, pride, teamwork and engagement in our workplace. Consider an exciting opportunity as part of our Enterprise Risk Management team.

Compliance Officer

Under the general direction of the VP, Enterprise Risk Manager, this position assists in managing the Bank’s compliance management system, including compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending. This position provides guidance on compliance with the DFS, Fed, and other regulatory concerns in addition to ensuring that marketing materials and customer communications meet regulatory requirements. The position will assist in compliance matters during regulatory examinations and internal/external audits.   This position also provides support to other functions under the umbrella of enterprise risk management.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years consumer compliance experience, superior attention to detail, strong analytical skills, exemplify strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices, strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines, and be collaborative in nature. A college degree and compliance certifications with industry experience strongly preferred. This is a primarily onsite position reporting to our corporate office in Solvay, NY.

Internal applications must be submitted by 03/01/2024

Solvay Bank is an EOE/AA/Disability/Veteran

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• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of bank products..
• Problem solving skills, as well as flexibility and adaptability are of key importance.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse people and situations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience in a regulatory compliance environment.
• Strong research skills
• Thorough knowledge of consumer compliance banking regulations, CRA, fair lending, bank operations and procedures, risk management controls, and internal control objectives and practices are a must.
• Compliance certification (CRCM or CCBCO) strongly desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.