As the Senior Compliance Analyst at Lakeland Bank you will assist the Compliance Officer and the Compliance Program Officer with the implementation, assessment, monitoring, reporting and fulfillment of the Bank’s compliance monitoring program.  You will also be responsible for supporting the second line of defense for compliance assurance activities related to the Bank’s overall Compliance Management Program.

This position has a hybrid work schedule. Our office is located in Oak Ridge, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or prepare monitoring review scoping and testing plans with supporting documentation, which shall include validation of regulatory components, Bank procedures and processes. Includes creation and updating of checklists used for reviews.
• Responsible for collection of documents, forms, policies, procedures and other work product to be tested during assigned compliance monitoring reviews.
• Responsible for identifying additional work necessary to conduct reviews, such as scheduling meetings with impacted business lines and following up on missing or inadequate documentation.
• Conduct assigned compliance monitoring reviews and perform testing to ensure compliance with consumer regulations; ensuring reviews are conducted on time and according to the monitoring schedule.
• Prepare preliminary reports of issues or findings with root cause analysis and improvement recommendations (when warranted) to the Compliance Program Officer.
• Document review work papers sufficiently, such that all supporting documentation evidences reviews conducted, illustrates findings and supports the review scope.
• Prepare compliance monitoring reports as directed by Compliance Program Officer.
• Conduct follow up with business units on implementation and status of monitoring review recommendations and/or findings, issue-tracking, including notifying business lines of impending due dates, escalating unresolved issues appropriately and performing retesting as directed.
• Responsible for reviewing and validating various Compliance forms and disclosures as distributed throughout the Bank.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing workflow of advertisements and other promotional materials and approval of such (including branch flyers, posters, notices, marketing brochures, internet, email, television, radio, statement messages, etc.) for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain the Bank’s complaint management system: track investigations of customer complaints, ensure third party vendor complaints are maintained and maintain the Compliance Department log of consumer complaints.
• Participate in regulatory project teams, new initiative/product deployment and conduct regulatory research projects as assigned.
• Act as resource for personnel questions on compliance issues and assist with remediation or answers.
• Create and/or update internal department procedures as necessary.
• Comprehend and follow requirements of all laws, Bank policies and procedures applicable to the responsibilities of the position.
• Coordinate the mailing or distribution of annually-required compliance notices, including but not limited to Privacy and ATM Safety.
• Assist the Compliance Program Officer in the documentation and maintenance of the Compliance page on the Bank’s Resource Center.
• Prepares Compliance Alerts as directed by the Compliance Program Officer.
• Assist in compiling materials for internal and external audits, as well as regulatory examinations.
• Participates in administrative functions of the Compliance Department.
• Conducts and/or provides assistance on special projects, as required.
• Assist other compliance personnel as needed and perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

• 3 years of regulatory compliance or regulatory audit experience with the various consumer and commercial compliance deposit and lending regulations and related banking laws with federal and New Jersey State regulations, including but not limited to working knowledge of Expedited Funds Availability, Electronic Funds Transfer Act, Garnishment of Federal Benefits, Truth in Savings Act, Equal Credit Opportunity, Truth in Lending, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (including TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule), Flood, SCRA, Homeowners Protection Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, UDAAP and fair lending.
• Knowledge of bank operations, prudent banking practices, and banking regulations and their practical applications.
• Experience in conducting and/or developing compliance reviews and/or testing.
• Superior ability to detect and analyze ineffective or inefficient practices, determine root causes and problem-solve.
• Must be detail oriented, possess ability to identity process gaps and formulate productive recommendations for process improvements.
• Intermediate proficiency capabilities in Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills including formation and presentation of detailed reports
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, vendors, auditors and regulators.
• Must have strong collaboration and team skills.
• Must have ability to multi-task, manage time and use organizational skills to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; be easily adaptable and flexible to frequent changes; and must be a proactive self-starter.
• Must possess strong oral and written communications skills; must be comfortable with fast-paced environment.
• Candidates who do not possess one of the certifications listed under preferred qualifications must be eligible and willing to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience equivalent.
• Must be bondable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of regulatory compliance or regulatory audit experience with the various consumer and commercial compliance deposit and lending regulations and related banking laws with federal and New Jersey State regulations; including but not limited to working knowledge of Expedited Funds Availability, Electronic Funds Transfer, Garnishment of Federal Benefits,  Truth in Savings Act, Equal Credit Opportunity, Truth in Lending, Real Estate Settlement Procedures (including TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule), Flood, SCRA, Homeowners Protection Act, and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or equivalent designation preferred.
• Experience with New York Department of Financial Services banking laws and regulations;
• Familiarity or experience with the following software or platforms: Fiserv, Encompass, IBM Cognos.

All Lakeland Bank employees must be bondable.  FBI background checks are required to confirm eligibility for bonding.  Note: A guilty plea or criminal conviction will not necessarily preclude employment at Lakeland Bank.

Lakeland Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.  40 hours weekly.  Overtime as needed

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