COMPLIANCE TESTING MANAGER

Purpose:

The Compliance Testing Manager is responsible for regulatory compliance testing, and the analysis of the compliance risks inherent in the Bank’s business lines, including the Bank’s Strategic Partnerships. The Compliance Testing Manager regularly interacts with Partners, Senior Management, and individuals from various business units to ensure that the Bank’s programs remain in compliance with all applicable banking laws and regulations. The individual in this role reports to the AVP of Compliance Testing.

Tasks:

• Assist in the development of test scripting to ensure appropriate oversight of the various compliance risks inherent to the type of partnership.
• Evaluate compliance risk assessments to determine appropriate scope and methods for testing.
• Effectively and independently perform quality testing and monitoring of partner activities pursuant to the Board approved testing schedule.
• As a part of testing, review policies and procedures relative to the compliance requirements of laws and regulations.
• Communicate identified compliance deficiencies, gaps, and potential problems to management and staff.
• Prepare and present written information in a clear, concise, grammatically correct, and convincing manner, providing an adequate level of support for the audit work performed, and conclusions reached.
• Exhibit superior time management skills (measured by deadlines and quality of progress and projects completed).
• Maintain confidentiality of information and protect the Bank’s sensitive information and materials.
• Develop and maintain rapport with the staff and management to effectively obtain and communicate information and facilitate good working relationships.
• Support the bank’s business processes, identify those that involve critical activities.
• Build strong relationships with partners to manage, coordinate, and conduct oversight activities, which are customized based on the type of strategic partnership.
• Timely prepare accurate monthly reporting metrics for the Board, Audit and Compliance Committee packets.
• Stay informed on the regulatory environment and emerging industry trends, regulatory changes, and other relevant laws and statutes.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the assigned business lines, including product, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize knowledge of regulation to determine appropriate approach to testing and the identification of gaps.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies and processes for compliance risk management.
• Ability to use tools, data, and best practices to assess, compliance risk exposures.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be used in operational evaluation and interpretation of compliance information.
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with all levels of management, including cross-functional and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to teach, directly influence change, negotiate, and appropriately escalate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment to effectively meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office products.
• Able to demonstrate client relationship skills.
• Broad thinker with ability to drive execution, achieve results and influence effectively.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines.
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