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The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer is responsible for developing a Community Development Strategy and related Programs designed to address community development needs and market conditions and comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The incumbent provides advice, guidance and technical assistance to first and second line of defense management and the board.

1) Coordinates, tracks and oversees Community Development activities as ANBTX strives to meet the needs of it’s communities through lending, servicing, and investing
2) Develops and Chairs a Community Development Leadership Council for community outreach activities and community service events
3) Provides management support and guidance on programs and opportunities for community development projects with external stakeholder such as community development and local advocacy organizations
4) Manages all aspects of CRA compliance, including development and maintenance of CRA Public File, annual CRA Self-Assessment, and qualification of community development loans, servicing and investments
5) Supports the ongoing maintenance and perform oversight of the Bank’s CRA and HMDA Compliance Policies, Programs and Procedures
6) Provides guidance and support with technical aspects of CRA and HMDA regulations including data collection, preparation and submission of an accurate CRA and HMDA LAR
7) Provides CRA training to employees, management and the Board
8) Reports the status of the Banks CRA, HMDA and Fair Lending performance and compliance to management and the Board
9) Maintains an advanced level of expertise and knowledge of the requirement of various laws, regulations and rulings governing CRA, HMDA and Fair Lending activities

Requirements:

– High School diploma or GED; night trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college
– Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
– 8-10 years of related experience and/or training, and 12 -18 months related management experience
– Office is located in Terrell, TX ( 30 miles east of Dallas)

Skills:

– Experience in conducting analysis on large sets of data and documenting and presenting the results
– Ability to handle sensitive issues professionally and discreetly.
– Ability to work strategically across multiple lines of business to create practical compliance solutions
– Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Word; basic keyboarding and calculator skills; must be able to do simple math and carry out written instructions
– Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential functions of the position
– Must be able to travel regularly from location to location
– Lifting in an office setting may be requires up to 30 lbs.

The HMDA Compliance Analyst is responsible for assisting in administering and maintaining the Bank’s Compliance program by validating conformity and adherence with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Housing Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), and other applicable federal and state fair lending laws and regulations. The role supports the Bank’s compliance and risk management efforts and creates management reports summarizing HMDA and other lending activity on a periodic (i.e. quarterly) basis.

• Maintains knowledge of HMDA and other fair lending laws/regulations, analyzes potential impact to the Bank and products/services offered, and advises key personnel on recommended policy, procedure, program training changes, and other opportunities
• Provides guidance to the Bank’s First Line of Defense (FLOD) in relation to HMDA data collection, tracking, and reporting software systems, and generation of the HMDA Loan Application Register (LAR) detailing home purchase, home improvement, and home equity loans and lines of credit
• Reviews, validates, and submits the Bank’s HMDA LAR annually to the Regulators by March 1st
• Reviews and analyzes HMDA Data on a quarterly basis, identifying and escalating to the Compliance Officer/Manager and CRA Officer any red flags warranting Management review and consideration
• Performs periodic exception monitoring and majority-minority census tract penetration analyses and prepares appropriate Management reports summarizing the Bank’s mortgage lending activity
• Identifies and evaluates the potential risk areas and conducts periodic file reviews in accordance with compliance laws/regulations
• Assists with remediation and corrective action of compliance deficiencies identified through internal and external compliance reviews, audits, and examinations
• Assists the Bank’s Compliance Officer/Manager in responding to regulator inquiries and reports

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/work experience
• 3-5 years experience in compliance and/or audit; 3 years in banking with working knowledge of compliance laws and regulations
• Office is in Terrell, TX ( 30 miles east of Dallas)

The Community Reinvestment Act ( CRA / Community Development Compliance Analyst) is responsible for assisting and maintaining the Bank’s CRA and Compliance programs to by validating conformity and adherence with the CRA and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The role supports the Bank’s compliance and risk management efforts, as well as community development goals, by analyzing and providing actionable and measurable information about the Bank’s CRA performance, including lending, investment, and service activities and trends.

• Maintains knowledge of CRA and other compliance laws/regulations, analyzes potential impact to the Bank and products/services offered, and advises key personnel on recommended policy/procedure/program/training changes and other opportunities
• Provides guidance to the Bank’s First Line of Defense (FLOD) in relation to CRA data collections, tracking, and reporting software systems, and generation of the CRA Loan Application Register (LAR) detailing small business, small farm, and community development loan data
• Reviews, validates, and submits the Bank’s CRA LAR annually to the Regulators by March 1st
• Reviews and analyzes CRA Data quarterly and prepares and presents summary reports and trends to the Bank’s Compliance, CRA and other committees as appropriate
• Identifies and evaluates potential risk areas and conducts periodic file reviews to test for compliance with applicable compliance laws/regulations\
• Assists with remediation and corrective action of compliance deficiencies identified through internal and external compliance reviews, audits, and examinations
• Assist the Bank’s Compliance Officer/Manager in responding to regulator and auditor inquiries and reports

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/work experience
• 3-5 years experience in compliance and/or audit; 3 years in banking with working knowledge of compliance laws and regulations
• Office located in Terrell, TX ( 30 miles east of Dallas)

The Compliance Officer is responsible for assisting the VP, Compliance and Community Development Manager in supporting and maintaining the Bank’s Compliance Program.

This job description does not imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty and responsibility that employee is responsible. Duties and tasks may be assigned by management team based on department and business need.

Jefferson Bank is an EEO employer and an Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.

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• Supports and assists with efforts to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of current and changing federal and state (as applicable) banking laws and regulations with an understanding of how they apply to and impact bank functions.
• In collaboration with business units, assists in the identification and assessment of compliance risks and evaluate the adequacy of mitigating controls.
• Assists business line personnel in understanding applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assists with execution of compliance monitoring plan including review conclusions, maintaining work papers, and writing reports.
• Assists with the preparation, review and updating, as necessary, of regulatory policies, procedures to ensure the bank’s compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
• Assists with the implementation of changes to new or amended bank regulations, particularly ensuring that officers and employees are informed of and trained in those changes.
• Prepares written drafts of formal compliance review reports concerning the bank’s record of compliance, to include a listing of any deficiencies, violations of law, and recommendations for improvement.
• Researches regulatory issues to assist with response to compliance questions from Bank personnel, utilizing available resources.
• Reviews Bank forms, notices, brochures and advertisements for compliance with laws and regulations
• Assists in preparing the Bank for audits and regulatory examinations, including responses to examination and audit tracking and follow up as directed.

Work Experience
• Two to four years or more of work as a bank regulatory compliance or bank examination experience or bank compliance auditing experience
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with all levels of bank staff
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to handle multiple projects

Preferred Experience (Optional)
• Five or more years of bank regulatory compliance experience or bank examination experience

Education/Skills/Experience
• Four year college degree
• Experience in developing and administering compliance risk management and training programs.
• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers and Senior Management
• Certification as a regulatory compliance professional is preferred – CRCM or CCBCO
• Must have good analytical skills
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must have good research skills

Equipment/Machines/Software
• Excellent computer literacy in all Microsoft Programs and spreadsheet applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with office equipment such as multi-lined telephones, copiers, scanners, shredders, and fax

Position Includes Driving
• Yes, valid driver’s license needed

Competency Requirements
• Must be able to focus on details and analyze information
• Must be organized and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements
• Must be mobile in an office environment
• Must be able to sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to speak and hear
• Must be able to lift, push or pull files up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to use a keyboard for typing communications
• Must be able to focus on details and analyze information
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of small to large groups of people
• Must be organized and work in a fast paced environment