Job Summary
The Junior Regulatory Risk Specialist is responsible for assisting with ensuring the compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance. This role involves staying updated on changing regulations, analyzing their impact on the bank’s operations, and developing strategies to address potential risks.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist with monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes and assessing their impact on the Bank’s operations and risk profile.
• Ensuring that the bank remains compliant with all relevant regulations, both current and emerging, under supervision.
• Support the developing and maintaining of a comprehensive regulatory risk management framework that identifies, measures, monitors, and mitigates risks.
• Assist with monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes and ensuring the bank’s policies and procedures align with them.
• Assist with monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes and ensuring the Bank’s policies and procedures align with them.
• Aid in collaboration with senior management to implement strategies that align the bank’s operations with regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for assisting (coordinating and supporting) internal and external audits, ensuring that all regulatory compliance issues are addressed.
• Accountable for maintaining documentation and records related to regulatory risk management activities, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Seeks out, develops and maintains knowledge and skills through completion of continuing education and training pertinent to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Adobe PDF.
• Strong research and investigating skills (use of the Internet to uncover information).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and time management.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and Experience
• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree and/or higher education preferred.
• 2-3 years of banking experience required.
• Willing to initiate BSA/AML certification within one year of hiring or currently working towards certification.
• Knowledge of Jack Henry Software (Jack Henry Silverlake system) preferred.
*This position will comply with all BSA compliance laws and regulations including the Bank’s BSA policy and procedures.
Additional Information
Department: Regulatory Risk • Reports to: Regulatory Risk Officer • Travel: No
Classification: Non-Exempt • Employment Type: Full-Time • Supervises: None
“Oxford Bank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Oxford Bank are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Bachelor's degree or higher education
- 2-3 years of banking experience
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Adobe PDF
- Strong research and investigation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Initiate BSA/AML certification within one year of hiring or currently be working toward certification
- Knowledge of Jack Henry Silverlake
What We Do
Oxford Bank is the oldest commercial bank headquartered in Oxford, Michigan and has operated continuously under local ownership and management since 1884. We manage seven full-service bank branches, and four customer-focused remote offices located throughout Oakland, Genesee, and Lapeer counties.
