Lending Compliance Officer

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our team as the Lending Compliance Officer. This remote position will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Bank's consumer lending compliance program; for conducting complex program implementations as well as internal auditing and reporting with respect to consumer lending compliance.

Join us in this exciting start-up experience and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment. Please send a resume to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliance policies and protocols with regards to the implementation and on-going compliance of consumer lending.
• Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure accordance with state and federal laws to include licensing and other regulatory needs.
• Determine compliance metrics and establish a system for tracking.
• Review marketing and advertising collateral to ensure compliance.
• Remain up to date on federal and state laws related to the organization and ensure policies are updated accordingly.
• Perform compliance audits to determine whether protocols are being followed as well as opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organization's business activities.
• Create a compliance resource library for staff members.
• Active involvement in the rollout of new programs and products.
• Develop and administer requests for proposals and procurement processes.
• Conduct complex program implementation, evaluation, and oversight of processes and policies.
• Manage consumer lending program reporting.
• Manage special and ad-hoc consumer lending projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in in risk management or
  compliance roles required.
• Prior
  banking experience in compliance preferred.
• Existing compliance certification or willingness to obtain such certification required.
• Must
  be a strong communicator and capable of expressing oneself clearly both
  speaking and writing.
• Superior
  attention to detail and ability to identify and correct risky practices.
• Exemplify
  strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices.
• Excellent
  analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents
  and policies.
• Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment that requires organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Possess a collaborative personality and value a team centric process.
• Adopt and practice a commitment to social, economic, environmental, and racial justice.
• Demonstrate interest in contributing to and working by Climate First Bank's Core Values.
• Possess the initiative to obtain education related to sustainability practices. Commit to the Sustainability Pledge.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and follow established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations, cognizant of transactions, inquiries that appear suspicious, obtaining reasonable and verifiable explanations, notifying the Compliance Officer when necessary; completion of all web-based compliance training; resolution of all issues concerning BSA report reviews of suspicious activity and or cash transactions.

Physical Demands:

Sustained standing and sitting;

Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor;

Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.