Senior Corporate Compliance Specialist

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Senior Corporate Compliance Specialists are responsible for assisting management with maintaining an effective enterprise-wide compliance program ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations through regular compliance monitoring.

• Provides first-line compliance guidance and oversight to lines of business.

• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison to the compliance department for regulatory compliance matters.

• Monitors compliance to Consumer regulations including but not limited to the following as assigned: Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Consumer Protection in Sales of Insurance, Truth in Lending Act, Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices, HUD Home-ownership Counseling Requirements, Fair Credit Reporting Act/FACT Act, Fair Housing Act, Flood Insurance Requirements, HUD’s Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Service members Civil Relief Act, Expedited Funds Availability Act, Truth in Savings Act, Branch Closing Policy, Right to Financial Privacy Act, FDIC Advertising Rules, Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions, Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Non-deposit Investment Products.

• Performs compliance reviews in all pertinent areas of the Bank for procedures and compliance relative to the respective regulations as assigned.

• Maintains records of all internal testing of required banking, state and federal regulations.

• Prepares final compliance audit reports to inform the appropriate managers of exceptions, violations, or deficiencies.

• Prepares and updates risk assessments in a timely manner.

• Follows-up on timely basis with appropriate managers for outstanding findings, comments, etc.

• Assists in reviewing and updating compliance policies, procedures, manuals, training materials and consumer disclosures.

• Provides support to all areas of the bank concerning regulations by researching and responding to compliance issues.

• Attends compliance, bank-related meetings, seminars and any other training sessions necessary to become proficient in compliance related areas.

• Assists in establishment of policies, procedures and practices in compliance with laws and regulations.

• Stays abreast of changes to federal and state banking laws and regulations affecting the management, operations and product offerings of the establishment.

• Coordinates with legal counsel and operating departments to ensure adherence to laws and regulations relating to new or revised products and services offerings.

• Coordinates, supervises and supports assigned compliance-related programs, such as compliance training, compliance testing, reporting and records.

• Informs and advises management of conditions and status of establishment adherence to laws and regulations.

• Consults with and advises operating units and managers affected by compliance issues and regulatory requirements.

• Compiles data and prepares materials for committees and examinations.

• Assists, as necessary, other members of compliance department and lines of business with other regulations (e.g., lending, non-deposit investment products, and cross-over regulations such as Fair Credit Reporting Act and Right to Financial Privacy Act, etc.).

• Assists, as necessary, other members of compliance department with regulatory requirements pertaining to Hancock Whitney affiliates.

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• Bachelor's degree preferably in banking, finance, business or related field. 

• Three years related experience and/or training required.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.   

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation or a similar certification highly preferred.                                                                                                   

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and/or regulators.                                                                                                             

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.

• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.  If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.