CRA Compliance & Community Lending Lead

BankFirst Financial Services

Starkville (MS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

BankFirst Financial Services in Columbus, MS seeks a CRA Officer to lead the Large Bank CRA Compliance Program, using Kadince and NContracts to support regulatory alignment and equitable credit access for LMI communities. You will oversee data governance, spatial analytics, and reporting for regulatory exams, and partner with community initiatives.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of CRA experience, knowledge of Regulation BB and Fair Lending, and readiness to travel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2+ years CRA experience at a Large Bank or equivalent at an Intermediate Bank.
Direct experience with CRA monitoring software and mapping platforms is preferred.
Deep knowledge of Regulation BB, Fair Lending, Redlining, and lending operations.

Responsibilities

Data Analytics & System Management: manage CRA software and analytics platforms; optimize assessment areas.
Compliance Administration & Reporting: maintain strategic plan, author self-assessments, and file CRA-LR timely.
Community Leadership & Program Development: supervise CD staff, track CD loans and investments; partner on local programs.
Education, Experience & Skills: travel occasionally across MS/AL and to national conferences.