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Description: Find the workplace you've been looking forjoin our Reliance Bank team We are currently seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our corporate office team. This is an on-site position based in Altoona, PA. As a Compliance Specialist, you will get to: Leverage your prior banking knowledge to review/assess bank products & services and monitor the bank's adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures. Serve as a compliance resource and provide technical guidance for compliance-related issues to all areas of our organization. Participate in the development of new bank products and services to ensure regulatory compliance. Help to coordinate regulatory exams and audits and compile related documentation. For a complete job description, including physical requirements, please scroll down to the bottom of this page. Benefits for the Compliance Specialist Role: The Compliance Specialist role is an excellent opportunity for anyone with 3 years of banking experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) who is looking to leverage their knowledge and talents to support this critical aspect of our operation. Prior lending experience is also helpful for this role (familiarity with regulations such as HMDA and RegZ). As a Compliance Specialist, you'll get to work with team members from all areas of our bank, expand upon your current banking knowledge, and gain a unique perspective of how our Compliance activities impact all aspects of our operation. We offer a welcoming workplace emphasizing our Core Values of Integrity, Team , Relationships , Community and Growth. Additionally, Reliance Bank is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Annual Bonus Program 11 Paid Holidays Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Allotment Gym Membership Reimbursement Employee Wellness Program Mileage Reimbursement Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Program Flexible Spending Plans/Health Savings Account Life Insurance· Short and Long-Term Disability Career development and learning opportunities Requirements: Minimum Education and Experience: The right person for the Compliance Specialist will have a High School diploma or equivalent, and a moderate level of general banking knowledge (normally at least three years' related banking experience, or equivalent combination of training/education/experience). Education and experience that is helpful for the Compliance Specialist role, but not required: BA or BS Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field Specialized bank audit, regulatory Compliance and risk management education or training General knowledge and understanding of bank lending regulations (HMDA, RegZ) Other requirements: Excellent reading comprehension and critical thinking skills Ability to complete job duties independently while collaborating with colleagues, bank leadership, and auditors as needed. Intermediate knowledge of MS office products and an ability to learn bank-specific software Ability to communicate ideas clearly and professionally so that others may understand Working conditions and physical demands: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the day, with an occasional need to move about the immediate workspace or other areas of the department to accomplish tasks. This position requires the constant use of repeated motions of the hands, wrists, and fingers, as well as the ability to observe details at close range (less than 2 feet) throughout the day. May occasionally need to bend, stoop, reach or stretch to retrieve items or accomplish tasks. May occasionally adjust or move items weighing up to 10 lbs. Equipment Used: Desktop Computer and Keyboard; Telephone; Copier/Printer/Scanner Reliance Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Full Job Description: The Compliance Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the Bank's regulatory Compliance function; coordinating work within the department, as well as other departments; reporting pertinent information to the Compliance Manager; maintaining appropriate records and assigned reports; responding to inquiries or requests for information. Essential Duties: 1. Performs a variety of duties to support the Bank's Compliance function, including the following: Assists the Compliance Manager in communicating and interfacing with the Board of Directors, bank team members from all levels of the organization, external and internal auditors, and regulatory examiners. Serves as a Compliance resource and provides technical guidance for compliance-related issues to operations, sales, marketing and administrative areas. Conducts reviews and assessments of Bank products and services, with a focus on lending regulations, to assist Management and the Board of Directors in monitoring the Bank's adherence to applicable laws and regulations, and internal policies and procedures. Participates in the development of new Bank product delivery channels, offerings and services to assure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborates with the Compliance Manager and Training Specialist to coordinate/present compliance-related training to bank team members. Assists with monitoring the Bank's level of compliance with the federal Community Reinvestment Act and recommends ways to improve the Bank's CRA performance and position within the community. Serves as the Bank's Assistant Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Officer; monitors transactional reports and customer activity to assure Bank-wide compliance with federal Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering laws, and assists with the maintenance of policies and procedures, and staff training. Assists in the coordination of regulatory exams and audits; communicates with operations, sales and administrative management and staff on all examination and audit findings and recommendations as necessary, to facilitate swift corrective action. Participates in the administration of the Bank's Vendor Management due diligence program. 2. Coordinates specific work tasks with other team members within the unit or department as well as with other units or departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information. 3. Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested, or according to an established schedule, compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate bank team members. 4. Responds to inquires relating to his/her particular area from other bank team members, etc., within given time frames and within established policy. 5. Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace. 6. Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness, and participates in training of staff. 7. Properly handles confidential information for all internal and external customers. 8. Adheres and upholds all the Bank's policies and procedures in regard to physical and information security. Ancillary Duties: 1. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested by Executive Management or the Board of Directors. 2. Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances. 3. Takes the opportunity to promote Reliance Bank and its services when possible. PI1496b50242cf-25448-34774775

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