Banking Compliance Program Specialist

Business First Bank; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Business First Bank seeks an Assistant Compliance Officer to support the Compliance Officer in managing the bank’s regulatory program. This role provides oversight, guidance, and monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and internal policies.

You will work with business lines, Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit and senior management, develop and maintain the CMS, policies, risk assessments, and assist in regulatory reporting and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Banking or related field.
• CRCM certification required.
• 8–10 years banking experience including compliance/risk management.
• Strong knowledge of federal banking regulations and regulatory guidance.
• Experience with regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments and issue management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the CMS.
• Support compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impact across the organization.
• Review policies, disclosures, forms, and processes for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee corrective action plans and prepare compliance reports for governance bodies.
• Deliver compliance training and provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Banking

CRCM certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Business First Bank seeks an Assistant Compliance Officer to support the Compliance Officer in managing the bank’s regulatory program. This role provides oversight, guidance, and monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and internal policies.

You will work with business lines, Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit and senior management, develop and maintain the CMS, policies, risk assessments, and assist in regulatory reporting and training.