Compliance Assistant (Bank)

Cornerstone Bank; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Fitness reimbursement program

Job summary

Cornerstone Bank in Overland Park, Kansas is looking for a Compliance Assistant to provide compliance support and monitor compliance activities. Candidates should demonstrate strong ethical judgment and effective communication skills.

The role includes assisting in compliance with bank operations, managing HMDA software, and reviewing software alerts. A preferred background is in business or relevant bank compliance experience. Benefits include competitive wages and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Manage the HMDA software and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and document compliance activities with the Compliance Officer.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and research skills

Knowledge of banking regulations

Problem-solving skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Fiserv

Quest software

Job description

Join our team! We're on the lookout for candidates who align with our Values to make a positive impact every day, evolve and innovate, build relationships/deliver results, exceed expectations, do the right thing, and share knowledge and expertise. If you have a strong passion for compliance and making a positive impact on our business, our people, and our customers, we’d love for you to apply.

As a Compliance Assistant you are responsible for providing compliance support as well as monitoring and documenting compliance activities. Successful candidates will exhibit strong ethical judgment and manage the information flow by researching, recording, and analyzing data and information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the adherence of the bank’s operations, policies, and procedures to Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and manage the HMDA software.
• Work with the Compliance Officer to monitor and document compliance activities.
• Track documentation related to new account opening.
• Review OFAC and other software daily alerts.
• Assist in conducting surprise audits.
• Assist the Internal Auditor with reconciliation of the bank’s official check accounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and under minimal supervision.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or a complimentary field (preferred), or a combination of education and relevant bank compliance experience.
• Tech‑savvy, quick learner, proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Fiserv and Quest software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and attractive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (including company contribution), voluntary short-term disability, and company-paid long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), monthly telecommute day, professional development.
• Dress for your Day dress code, Red Fridays (KC Chiefs)/special event days, fitness reimbursement program, paid volunteer program, quarterly birthday events, team‑building events, social events, work‑life employee assistance program, Cornerstone Bank Cares program.

Your work schedule will be 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands

This largely sedentary role requires remaining in a stationary position 75 % of the time, with occasional filing and use of office equipment. The employee must use hand and finger dexterity and visual acuity to operate equipment, read information, and use a keyboard. The role may require communicating with customers/clients, moving about inside the office to access file cabinets and supplies, and moving items up to 10 pounds.

Emotional Demands

Ability to maintain regular attendance, be punctual, and complete assigned tasks without direct supervision. Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, perform under stress, interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, meet speed and deadlines, and work as an integral part of the team.

Work Environment

Typical bank lobby/office environment. The employee continually views a computer monitor and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Cornerstone Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.