Vice President Of Compliance And Audit Manager

Description
The Vice President – Audit & Compliance is responsible for the development and management of the audit and compliance functions for AmeriNat and its subsidiaries (the "Companies"). The VP manages and leads compliance and internal audit support staff, provides an independent assessment of compliance issues, and oversees the implementation of compliance monitoring programs to safeguard against violations of federal and state laws and regulations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages and leads respective audit and compliance staff. Supports the goals of the Companies related to compliance services and that services are delivered professionally and efficiently.
Serves as an expert and provides guidance to staff regarding compliance issues; research topics utilizing a variety of sources to obtain accurate and timely information.
Plans, develops, and implements respective internal and external audit plans and compliance programs, as needed for operations or approved by the Audit Committee(s) in consultation with the CFO/CEO.
Plans, coordinates, and participates in meetings of the Board's sub-committees, as designated. Maintains communication with the Audit Committee(s) in an effort to ensure they are apprised of activities, risks, exam results, and other pertinent information.
Reviews and reports on management's responses to audit findings.
Maintains an advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance related to pertinent business lines.
Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policy and procedure
Directs operating risk assessments with key management and staff.
Participates in the development of new services and lines of business in an effort to ensure regulatory issues are actively considered.
Determines compliance requirements of licensing and regulatory agencies through regulations, state statutes, trade publications, compliance firm publications and resources.
Monitors changes in licensing requirements triggered by activities (i.e. NMLS) and oversees compliance with such requirements.
Oversees requirements for activity-based licensing requirements at state levels.
Oversees continuing education requirements for MLOs and other staff.
Oversees monitoring policies for regular updates, reviews, and approval, as necessary.
Oversees development and maintenance of vendor management, other compliance programs and business continuity programs.
Serves as liaison to external auditors, state and federal examiners, compliance vendors and other stakeholders.
Use technology to improve process efficiency and quality of service; embrace and implement opportunities for automation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate professional conduct and interacts in a positive manner with co-workers, clients, and business partners.
Additional Expectations:
Provide a professional example, accuracy, and consistency in work performance.
Respect teammates by making them accountable for meeting goals.
Participates and is an active team member by assisting others
Highly motivated and have proven supervision and leadership skills.
Communicates in a courteous manner by utilizing the appropriate tone of voice and location.
Have a solution rather than a complaint to resolve issues promptly.
Empower staff to make educated and well-informed decisions.
Be open and accessible to staff.
Keep management informed of pertinent information.
Communicate openly and often.
Embrace change without resistance and adapt quickly, however do provide feedback when necessary.
Requirements
Supervisory Requirements:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Utilizes available system reporting and develops additional monitoring tools to manage exceptions to standards.
Manages the department's staff including appropriate employee evaluations that identify employee strengths and weaknesses; assures training and coaching to improve staff professional skills; and provide customer service on an internal and external basis.
Directs and coaches' staff in a positive and encouraging fashion.
Proposes and then implements annual department goals and employee goals; routinely measures actual departmental/employee performance to the goals.
Assesses the developmental needs and career paths of staff and make recommendations for their advancement as appropriate.
Verify that the quality and integrity of the department are maintained.
Verify that the department supports the overall goals of the Companies and that services are delivered professionally and efficiently.
Espouses Core Values, Professional Practices, and Quality Standards of the Companies.
Independent Judgment:
Be able to make independent decisions, with appropriate judgment of when to ask questions and seek support from manager.
Be able to discern the points of an operation that present increased risk and/or exposure.
Ability to understand accounting and financial controls and to read and make conclusions from regulatory guidance.
Ability to research and read statutory and regulatory publications and make conclusions about required items of compliance is paramount to the success of this position. Successful candidate must be proficient at reading and understanding technical communications.
Ability to effectively manage time based on needs throughout the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
Minimum of five years' experience in an audit/compliance role, with a minimum of three years' in an insured depository institution (bank or credit union) involving BSA and CRA responsibilities.
Strong expertise and understanding of financial services regulatory compliance and internal audit.
Experience with single family residential mortgage loan servicing preferred.
Ability to effectively and efficiently read and research statutory and regulatory requirements.

Communication

Ability to communicate with others with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality across all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and relationship management skills required, as this role interacts with staff at all levels.
Ability to make independent decisions, with appropriate judgment of when to ask questions and seek support from leadership.

Project Management Skills

Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Ability to adhere to strict documentation requirements.
Advanced analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply the following mathematical concepts to practical situations: fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Computer Skills

Strong comfort level with technology, including ability to adapt to new systems quickly and easily. Thorough knowledge of and comfort with the Microsoft office suite applications.

Physical Requirements
Talking - Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing - Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Repetitive Motion - Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Vision - Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Physical Strength - Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional overtime may be required to complete projects.
Periodic travel (~20%) may be required.
The typical noise level for this position is moderate, i.e. business office.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary in the future based on new or revised work assigned to this position.
AmeriNat offers a competitive benefits package including 401k; performance incentives; paid medical, life and long-term disability; dental; vacation, sick and holiday pay as well as opportunities for advancement. Dress code is business casual (jeans allowed) and occasional business attire required.
AmeriNat will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with local "Fair Chance" ordinances. AmeriNat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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