Director of Compliance

SmartBank Associates enjoy an AMAZING benefits package:

• Comprehensive benefits- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• SmartFlex Days
• Up to 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Incentive Program
• Mental Health Benefits Including 8 free sessions with a coach or certified professional
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Company apparel provided at no cost

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Uphold SmartBank Core Values & Core Purpose
2. Adheres to and embraces the SmartBank Way by Acting Smart, Looking Smart and Being Smart.
3. Lead SmartBank's Compliance department with a proactive approach to identify solutions for the Bank's business units.
4. Informing business units of relevant regulatory compliance issues and developing recommendations for the business unit to assist them with their responsibilities.
5. Monitor and test the Bank's compliance program by developing a schedule of audits.
6. Acquire thorough knowledge of all lending and deposit regulations. Continue self-education and training in lending and deposit compliance, keeping informed of regulatory changes.
7. Fostering strong relationships and building trust with internal partners to enhance collaboration.
8. Responsible for establishing standards and implementing procedures to ensure the Bank's compliance program is effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.
9. Develop an annual compliance work plan that reflects the Bank's unique characteristics and regulatory risks.
10. Ensure risk assessments are completed timely and accurately identify regulatory compliance risks.
11. Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory compliance examinations and compliance audits performed by third-party auditors.
12. Prepare reports for our Risk Management and Audit Committees summarizing relevant compliance concerns

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's preferred. High school or GED equivalent required.
2. Ten years or more related experience and/or training in banking compliance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred.

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

1. None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Competence in lending legal requirements.
2. Strong interpersonal skills.
3. Microsoft Office skills.

Work Conditions:

1. May be required to travel to various branch locations and training sessions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)