Conducts testing for compliance with GSE and non-GSE guidelines, government insurer guidelines, and a variety of federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Electronic Funds Transfer Act
Truth in Lending Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Servicemembers Relief Act
Home Owners Protection Act
National Flood Insurance Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
Mandated testing required under Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service (RHS) for loans insured or guaranteed by such agencies
The Testing Analyst I should demonstrate capabilities to learn and execute the following functions:
Complete supporting test-work and documentation in a professional and timely manner in accordance with compliance procedures and departmental standards.
Participation in a team environment where motivation, support and knowledge pooling is paramount.
Research laws and regulations applicable to the testing conducted and update compliance testing work papers, as appropriate.
Identify exceptions related to noncompliance and communicate those exceptions to the Project Lead and/or the Compliance Testing Manager, as appropriate.
Assist in identifying operational areas of concern that may impact losses and communicate operational best practice recommendations to the Project Lead and/or the Compliance Testing Manager.
Work in conjunction with the team to follow-up and ensure exceptions are properly addressed.
Participation in job-specific training and other bank training programs as required.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of 1-3 years in the financial services industry and a basic understanding of regulatory mechanics.
Must possess a strong working ability in Microsoft Office and other technological abilities.
Fundamental data mining capabilities and data set evaluation skills.
Fundamental ability to identify and assess compliance risks.
Strong analytical, organizational and research skills.
Demonstrated reasoning and critical thinking skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to make recommendations.
Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in performing daily duties.
Project management exposure is a plus for working effectively in a high-pressure environment with time constraints.
Strong writing skills are mandatory.
Attention to detail is paramount for accurately performing job requirements.
Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
Occasional travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)