Compliance Administrator - Community Lending

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Business Unit Compliance Administrator typically operates as a first line of defense risk management expert that ensures that business unit activities follow necessary rules and regulations and comply with legal boundaries and jurisdictions. Associates at this level should have full ownership for one or more processes, reports, procedures or products, and are also considered analytical or procedural experts within a specific line of business.  Associates have influence over process and policy changes. This position is an individual contributor and typically reports to the Business Unit Compliance Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains a proficient knowledge of rules and regulations and their impact on products, services, and operations for a specific line of business
• Conducts research of laws and regulations that impact compliance to include monitoring for new laws and regulations or changes to existing laws and regulations
• Establishes partnerships with line of business leadership and Corporate Compliance groups to provide expertise on compliance issues affecting the line of business
• Focuses on the resolution of complex problems or transactions, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines, or processes
• Oversees creation and delivery of training to assigned business area to increase compliance awareness
• Administers a monitoring and testing program to ensure effective compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Performs administrative duties related to a particular line of business systems and database management maintaining knowledge of database design, data definitions, system capabilities, and data integrity issues related to compliance, regulatory projects, and risk management
• Resolves work flow issues, and oversees quality improvement techniques
• May provide guidance or mentor professionals in the first line of defense functions

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in compliance, quality assurance/control, audit or other related compliance function specific to a line of business 
• Or High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in compliance, quality assurance/control, audit or other related compliance function specific to a line of business 

Preferences

• Master's degree
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager Certification (CRCM)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently
• Business acumen
• Deadline driven
• Demonstrated leadership
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory environment as it relates to compliance in a line of business
• Organizational skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Time management skills

Additional Job Description

The Compliance Administrator - Community Lending position operates as a first line of defense risk management professional, ensuring business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and governance standards. Associates at this level maintain ownership of key processes, reporting frameworks, procedures, and business initiatives, while serving as analytical and procedural experts within their area of responsibility.

• Serves as the primary coordinator for CRA and Fair Lending reporting, analytics, and performance management activities within Community Lending. The associate will be responsible for identifying reporting needs, establishing reporting frameworks, coordinating with data and reporting partners, and delivering actionable business intelligence to support leadership decision-making.
• Acts as a strategic liaison between Community Lending, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Home Loan Direct, Small Business Banking, Compliance, Risk Management, Analytics, and Technology partners.
• This position combines regulatory knowledge, business acumen, analytical expertise, and executive communication skills to enhance visibility into CRA and Fair Lending performance across the organization.

Additional Preferences

• Data analytics, database management, and reporting experienced preferred
• CRA and Fair Lending experience preferred

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, or Charlotte, NC.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$101,484.90 USD

Median:

$130,240.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Regions Center

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.