Compliance Fair Lending Specialist

Hancock Whitney BankNew Orleans, Louisiana

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Compliance Fair Lending Specialist works with the Fair and Responsible Banking Senior Manager to support and maintain an effective Fair and Responsible Banking compliance program. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable fair banking laws through regular compliance monitoring, verifying that bank's policies and procedures align with fair banking laws, and providing data analytical support by reviewing and interpreting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data and assisting with CRA-related compliance efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides first-line guidance and oversight to lines of business, relative to compliance with applicable CRA and fair lending laws, rules, and regulations.

Performs monitoring reviews across relevant areas of the Bank for fair banking procedures relative to the respective regulations by analyzing loan data and other relevant information to identify potential fair lending issues and trends related to discrimination or control deficiencies.

Maintains records of all monitoring activities related to state and federal fair banking regulations.

Prepares compliance memos to inform the appropriate managers of exceptions, violations, or deficiencies.

Follows-up on a timely basis with appropriate managers for outstanding findings, comments, etc.

Assists in reviewing and updating compliance policies, procedures, manuals, training materials and consumer disclosures related to fair banking.

Assists with regulatory compliance training for CRA and Fair Lending topics.

Provides support to all areas of the bank by researching and responding to fair banking compliance related inquiries or issues.

Attends compliance, bank-related meetings, seminars and any other training sessions necessary to become proficient in compliance related areas.

Assists in establishment of policies, procedures and practices in compliance with laws and regulations.

Stays current on changes to federal and state banking laws and regulations affecting the management, operations and product offerings of the establishment, with emphasis on CRA, HMDA, SCRA, MLA, ECOA and Fair Lending.

Coordinates with legal counsel and operating departments to ensure adherence to fair banking laws and regulations relating to new or revised products and services offerings.

Coordinates, supervises and supports establishment's compliance-related programs, such as compliance training, compliance testing and reporting and records, with focus on deposit or lending regulations.

Reviews HMDA and loan data to identify potential disparities.

Conduct fair lending risk assessments, gap analyses, evaluations of models that impact customers to identify and address control gaps. Including, analyzes complaint trends for regulatory concerns.

Inputs compliance-related data into internal systems and runs reports to support monitoring, analysis, and regulatory reporting.

Supports the development of effective remediation strategies. Informs and advises management of conditions and status of establishment adherence to laws and regulations.

Consults with and advises operating units and managers (including third-party partners)

affected by compliance issues and regulatory requirements, using data analysis to support observations and recommendations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Finance, Business or related field
Two years of related experience and/or training required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
CRCM Certification preferred, however, the incumbent is expected to study for and earn an acceptable regulatory compliance certification within the first 2 years of employment.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and/or regulators

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

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