Compliance Specialist III- Community Development

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General Function:  Assist CRA Director in implementing the Bank’s CRA program.

Duties and Responsibilities:      

• Assist in preparing the annual CRA Self- Assessment and Performance Context.
• Analyze loans pulled from the Core System for Community Development qualification and compile qualifying loans into Kadince.
• Assist with the Quality Assurance review for donations, service hours and investments entered into Kadince.
• Assist with preparation and execution of CRA training.
• Manage a correspondence mailbox.
• Distribute monthly and quarterly reports to members of management.
• Assist with documentation submission to federal regulator.
• Assist with CRA Examination preparation.
• Adhere to confidentiality policy, code of ethics, policies and procedures, laws, regulations and best practice recommendations.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, punctuality, attitude and grammar.
• Assist with keeping CRA Department Operating Procedures up to date.
• Maintain various departmental databases in electronic and paper form.
• Interface with various areas of the bank to obtain various data.
• Other Duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Competency in MS Excel, Word and Power Point is required.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years banking experience in lending or investment area.
• Ability to conduct analysis, prepare required documentation and track results.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations and requirements.
• Must be able to communicate complex topics and work well with others.
• Must be willing to learn and continually expand knowledge of a wide variety of subjects.
• Must be willing and comfortable with public speaking.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Extended viewing of computer screen.
• May include a minimal amount of local or overnight business travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.