Compliance Specialist

Citizens State Bank Of La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Benefits package

Job summary

Citizens State Bank is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support loan compliance and third-party risk management within the Risk Department. The role focuses on auditing documentation, regulatory data, and ensuring adherence to evolving requirements.

Ideal candidates have experience in banking, compliance, auditing, or detail-oriented administrative work and will work with internal teams to maintain accuracy and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking, loan operations, compliance, auditing, or a detail-focused role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with third-party risk management activities, including uploading vendors into the vendor management system and assisting with due diligence documentation.
• Audit loan files for compliance using sampling methods and review loan disclosures, statements, and notices for all loan types.
• Audit and track flood insurance requirements and review HMDA-reportable loans for data input and validation.
• Audit appraisals and credit reports using sampling methods and perform daily loan maintenance audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking systems

Job description

Description

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual who enjoys digging into loan files, vendor documentation, and compliance requirements? Do you like analytical work, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes reviews that help keep an organization operating safely and efficiently? Want to grow your professional skill set at a top community bank that invests in its employees? If you are willing to learn, we are willing to train you!

Citizens State Bank is a top-performing, community-focused financial institution with a strong commitment to serving our customers’ banking needs. With a history spanning 116 years, we take pride in providing personalized financial solutions and exceptional service. We are currently seeking a Compliance Specialist to support loan compliance and third-party risk management activities within our Risk Department.

This position focuses on supporting loan and third-party risk management compliance by auditing key documentation and processes, managing regulatory data and reporting, maintaining accurate third-party oversight, and ensuring adherence to evolving risk and regulatory requirements. The role is well-suited for individuals with experience or interest in banking, compliance, auditing, loan operations, or other detail-oriented administrative work. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with third-party risk management activities, including uploading vendors into the vendor management system, assessing vendor tiers, coordinating due diligence documentation, and assisting with vendor approvals
• Audit loan files for compliance using sampling methods
• Review loan disclosures, statements, and notices for all loan types
• Audit and track flood insurance requirements
• Review adverse action documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Review HMDA-reportable loans and assist with data input and validation
• Audit appraisals and credit reports using sampling methods
• Perform daily loan maintenance audits
• Audit PMI cancellations and TRID loan calculations
• Assist with tracking CRA loans
• Monitor force-placed insurance timing and documentation
• Remove or edit credit reports in E-Oscar as needed
• Assist with consumer loan compliance training
• Ensure office compliance materials (posters, notices, etc.) are current
• Stay up to date on compliance, risk, and emerging regulatory issues

Citizens State Bank offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including access to free health care. Combine that with our dynamic culture, and you'll see why we’re unlike any other. Candidates interested in working in a fun, high-energy organization that was named one of the Top Community Banks in the nation and an American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For should visit our employment opportunities page.

Do not wait; our positions fill quickly, and you do not want to miss out on joining the best culture in the industry! While you wait for our response, check us out on Facebook and visit our website at www.citizensstatebank.us.

Requirements

Previous experience in banking, loan operations, compliance, auditing, or a similar detail-focused role is preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately