Compliance Analyst II - Kearny Bank

Assists management with daily operations to ensure adherence to legal standards, regulations, and relevant policies.

• Conducts risk-based compliance reviews to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Corresponds with business unites concerning compliance reviews.
• Researches and analyzes relevant compliance-related information and makes recommendations on necessary procedural/control changes.
• Confirms that practices align with policies, compiles reports for management, advises business units and staff on adhering to policies and procedures, and offers direction to new compliance
• Researches and responds to government, legal, and official inquiries
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and communicates updates to supervisor.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and implements corrective actions.
• Oversees remediation of gaps identified in the review process and tracks issues to closure.
• Prepares and submits regulatory and internal workpapers and comprehensive  management reports detailing the results of compliance reviews, findings, observations and recommendations.
• Verifies business unit’s practices against policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Becomes proficient in the Department’s Compliance Management Program
• Assists with creation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Assists with bank wide Policy management.
• Conducts research using internal and external sources to help resolve ad hoc issues as they arise
• Assists with training programs based on compliance reviews insights and regulatory changes.
• Assists in special projects as they arise to enhance the compliance functions.
• Maintains effective connections with all business units.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, industry best practices end emerging trends in compliance. .
• Utilizes and becomes proficient in the Department’s Compliance Management Program
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent.
• Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
• Strong background in the design of compliance programs.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to identify potential compliance risks.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is required, including word, excel and power point.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Working knowledge of Consumer Compliance Regulations.
• May need to travel to other corporate offices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly must sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and/or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of every job. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.