VP Internal Compliance Auditor

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We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description:

Office Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States

SCOPE/CONTACTS:  

The Compliance Auditor is responsible for developing, implementing and administering the compliance internal audit program.  The Compliance Auditor performs audits to test internal controls for deposit, loan, and operations compliance.  Writes audit plans, collects and analyzes large sets of data, prepares well documented work papers, and maintains organized compilation reports. Prepares and reviews audit findings, writes recommendations and corrective actions, and leads meetings with management. Additionally, may assist in operational compliance during the planning, testing, and implementation of procedures of products, services and programs.  The position may have managerial responsibility.  This position will require periodical travel not to exceed 25 percent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The incumbent must:

• A Bachelor or equivalent university degree in business, accounting, auditing, or related discipline.
• Five years of financial institution regulatory compliance experience.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification.
• Familiarity with bank lending and deposit operations, auditing, and accounting.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat software. Familiarity with other features of Microsoft’s Office suite of applications will be helpful. 
• Apply strong working knowledge of the requirements of numerous state and federal banking laws and regulations.
• Research, analyze, interpret, and effectively apply banking laws to given situations, Bank products, and services.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations to interpret the meaning and clearly articulate to others
• Analyze large sets of data, utilize critical thinking skills, and the ability to work in with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines is essential.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey audit findings.
• Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers and general bank population.
• Have knowledge of database software; and Microsoft Suite of products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive environment. Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Lead a team of internal audit professionals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate compliance management system including the internal controls, policies, procedures, training, and other processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist subject matter experts in other areas (i.e. bank advertising, flood, loan operations, deposit operations, etc.)
• Assure a positive working relationship is developed and maintained with auditors and examiners
• Schedule and lead meetings to proactively work through audit items.
• Serve as technical resource involving regulatory compliance to front line and second line personnel
• Prepare reports that communicate audit results, issues, corrective action.
• Prepare quarterly reports for Audit Committee.
• Assist with implementation of revised and new regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required training in a self-paced environment and obtain off-site training as required.
• Develop training programs as needed.
• Actively participate in the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)