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Compliance & BSA Officer
Premier Bank
1004 21st Ave Rock Valley, IA 51247-1446
Job Description
Position Summary

The Compliance and BSA Officer is responsible for the overseeing the compliance of laws and regulations as they apply to the financial institution. This includes identifying compliance responsibilities, organizing and directing the compliance function, preparing detailed reports for management, Board of Directors and Compliance Committee, and relaying relevant compliance related information to the attention of executive management so that changes in policy and procedures can be made.

The Compliance and BSA Officer must demonstrate strong knowledge and practical understanding of all laws and regulations that apply to the bank. This position requires insight for translating regulatory requirements into operational processes.

Essential Functions of the Compliance and BSA Officer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and skill satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  1. Manage the day-to-day activities of the Premier Bank Compliance Program. The Compliance Program shall be responsible for establishing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the Bank is compliant with laws, rules, and regulations within all its operations, including, but not limited to, the following:
    1. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), including OFAC, CTR, SAR, Customer Identification Program, Customer Due Diligence, and recordkeeping requirements.
    2. Deposit Operations Compliance and related regulations.
    3. Loan Operations Compliance and related regulations.
    4. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
    5. Bank Advertising Compliance
  2. Research, monitor and plan for compliance with Federal and State banking laws and regulations, including pending or upcoming changes that may affect the Bank’s activities.
  3. Perform and/or oversee compliance risk assessments and internal reviews. Oversee tracking, monitoring, and reporting of current and pending compliance findings and matters requiring attention. Oversee external audits and examinations.
  4. Lead monthly compliance meetings.
  5. Ensure that the annual training provided for all Bank employees adequately covers topics related to compliance with banking laws and regulations.
  6. Maintain complete confidentiality regarding sensitive customer and proprietary information.
  7. Physical presence in the bank is required, including occasional travel between other branch facilities and training functions.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned and requested.

This position description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this position description. The employer has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, without notice.

Education & Experience
Required Skills
  • In depth knowledge of deposit and lending compliance and operations.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability and desire to coach and develop employees to meet compliance requirements.
  • Strategic leadership and change management skills.
  • Collaboration with management.
  • Critical Thinking in making sound business decisions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Teamwork.
  • Time Management.
Education and Experience
  • Recommended – Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Required - Continuing Education to maintain job knowledge
  • Recommended – Three to five years of community banking experience
  • Required - Proficiency in Microsoft Suites
About

From its humble beginnings in a double-wide trailer on February 25, 1997, Premier Bank has grown to five locations in northwest Iowa/southeast South Dakota, employs more than 50 people and has more than $500 million in assets. Premier Bank serves the community with local employees making local decisions for local people.

We offer a full-range of banking services for personal, agricultural and business needs including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits, IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), mortgage loans, business/ag loans and consumer loans. Customers can conveniently bank with us in-person, over-the-phone or using our services, such as Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Business Online Banking, Account Alerts, eStatements, Bill Pay, Mobile Deposit, 24/7 ATMs, etc.

Premier Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status and all other protected

Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

How to Apply
To apply, send resume to Jessy Paulson at jessy.paulson@epremierbank.com
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JobtitleApplyBlindadDateaddedEducFilenumJobdescAbout
Compliance & BSA OfficerTo apply, send resume to Jessy Paulson at jessy.paulson@epremierbank.comFalse5/30/2023Required Skills
  • In depth knowledge of deposit and lending compliance and operations.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability and desire to coach and develop employees to meet compliance requirements.
  • Strategic leadership and change management skills.
  • Collaboration with management.
  • Critical Thinking in making sound business decisions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Teamwork.
  • Time Management.
Education and Experience
  • Recommended – Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Required - Continuing Education to maintain job knowledge
  • Recommended – Three to five years of community banking experience
  • Required - Proficiency in Microsoft Suites
H-7624Position Summary

The Compliance and BSA Officer is responsible for the overseeing the compliance of laws and regulations as they apply to the financial institution. This includes identifying compliance responsibilities, organizing and directing the compliance function, preparing detailed reports for management, Board of Directors and Compliance Committee, and relaying relevant compliance related information to the attention of executive management so that changes in policy and procedures can be made.

The Compliance and BSA Officer must demonstrate strong knowledge and practical understanding of all laws and regulations that apply to the bank. This position requires insight for translating regulatory requirements into operational processes.

Essential Functions of the Compliance and BSA Officer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and skill satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  1. Manage the day-to-day activities of the Premier Bank Compliance Program. The Compliance Program shall be responsible for establishing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the Bank is compliant with laws, rules, and regulations within all its operations, including, but not limited to, the following:
    1. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), including OFAC, CTR, SAR, Customer Identification Program, Customer Due Diligence, and recordkeeping requirements.
    2. Deposit Operations Compliance and related regulations.
    3. Loan Operations Compliance and related regulations.
    4. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
    5. Bank Advertising Compliance
  2. Research, monitor and plan for compliance with Federal and State banking laws and regulations, including pending or upcoming changes that may affect the Bank’s activities.
  3. Perform and/or oversee compliance risk assessments and internal reviews. Oversee tracking, monitoring, and reporting of current and pending compliance findings and matters requiring attention. Oversee external audits and examinations.
  4. Lead monthly compliance meetings.
  5. Ensure that the annual training provided for all Bank employees adequately covers topics related to compliance with banking laws and regulations.
  6. Maintain complete confidentiality regarding sensitive customer and proprietary information.
  7. Physical presence in the bank is required, including occasional travel between other branch facilities and training functions.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned and requested.

This position description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this position description. The employer has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, without notice.

From its humble beginnings in a double-wide trailer on February 25, 1997, Premier Bank has grown to five locations in northwest Iowa/southeast South Dakota, employs more than 50 people and has more than $500 million in assets. Premier Bank serves the community with local employees making local decisions for local people.

We offer a full-range of banking services for personal, agricultural and business needs including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits, IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), mortgage loans, business/ag loans and consumer loans. Customers can conveniently bank with us in-person, over-the-phone or using our services, such as Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Business Online Banking, Account Alerts, eStatements, Bill Pay, Mobile Deposit, 24/7 ATMs, etc.

Premier Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status and all other protected

Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.