Description & Requirements
Are you passionate about helping people achieve financial freedom while positively impacting communities and families?
Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights?
Then we want to speak with you!
Assistant Vice President / Loan Compliance Specialist
Liberty Bank and Trust is a part of history; we don’t take that success or the privilege to serve our customers lightly. Liberty and our legacy institutions, with branches in 11 states, have stood steadfastly with underserved and often-forgotten communities for over 100 years.
We are growing and building our team with people who want to expand their horizons and surround themselves with inclusive, mission-driven peers looking to positively impact communities and families. If you are passionate about driving financial success, building lasting client relationships, and leading a high-performing team, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Our mission is to carry on the important work of generations of black-owned bank operators by preserving and providing access to affordable financial products and services to traditionally underserved markets. Liberty has been a lifeline for many who have pursued dreams of homeownership, growing a business, providing for college, or even starting lifelong careers.
We strive to be as resilient as the people we serve. Whether it’s a community, a burgeoning business, or untapped talent, we believe in the possibility of financial freedom.
As the Assistant Vice President/Loan Compliance Specialist, you will develop, implement, and monitor all aspects of the Bank's Loan Compliance Program, which includes risk management and internal audit functions. The Loan Compliance Specialist will continuously provide insight into the business's overall risk profile, independent challenges, and improvement suggestions.
To thrive as the Assistant Vice President/Loan Compliance Specialist, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required along with 3-5 years of banking experience, preferably in a deposit/operations role and/or a compliance or auditing role or equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education.
- High Ethical Standards and Confidentiality – Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold strong ethical practices in all professional interactions.
- Attention to Detail and Accuracy – Proven ability to perform tasks with high precision, ensuring accuracy in work and decision-making.
- Strong Communication Skills – Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with stakeholders and convey information.
- Time Management and Organizational Skills – Expertise in planning, multitasking, and meeting deadlines while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Your responsibilities as the Assistant Vice President/Loan Compliance Specialist will include:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state banking laws, ensuring the bank's lending practices comply with all applicable regulations.
- Disseminate information on loan compliance and upcoming regulatory changes to staff and assist in implementing necessary adjustments.
- Perform internal audits, monitor business activities for regulatory risks, and ensure compliance with laws such as Truth in Lending, ECOA, etc.
- Coordinate training on loan compliance for bank personnel and assist with compliance inquiries.
- Support preparation for audits and exams, serve as a point of contact for auditors and maintain organized compliance records.
Liberty’s Bank and Trust’s Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:
As you might expect, we value every member of our team. That's why we offer competitive pay and an extensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Solid Work/Life Balance, including PTO and paid holidays
- Financial wellness, including an FSA 401K and match, Educational Reimbursement, and Life Insurance
- Family assistance, including Adoption Assistance and EAP/Health and Welfare Assistance
- Growth opportunities, including Training and Development and Leadership Development
- Substantial perks, including Online Marketplace* discounts on a variety of goods and services, ERG/ Ambassador Group, and Free and reduced-rate bank services
We do our best to ensure Liberty Bank and Trust is an incredible place to work and build a career. We want you to learn, grow, and share in the success you help create.
We want to hear if you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.