CRA Strategy & Community Development Lead

LendingClub; Lehi, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Happen Bank is seeking a Sr CRA Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the CRA program and strategic plan. You will monitor performance, strengthen governance, and ensure regulatory readiness across lending, investment, service, and community development activities.

You will oversee data collection, reporting, and documentation, build partnerships with community organizations, and drive CRA-related training and audits while collaborating with senior leadership to

Qualifications

• 6+ years of CRA or related regulatory experience in a bank or regulated financial institution.
• Deep working knowledge of the CRA, implementing regulations, interagency guidance, and related regulatory expectations.
• Experience managing CRA programs, including Strategic Plans, data collection, documentation and reporting.
• Proven experience leading CRA examinations with regulators.
• Experience developing and executing CRA strategies aligned with business objectives and community needs.
• Strong understanding of retail banking products, deposits and lending.
• Ability to build relationships with community organizations and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate CRA performance and translate findings for management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to executives and boards.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; AI tool awareness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute a multi-year CRA strategy and plan.
• Monitor CRA performance and prepare governance reporting with recommendations.
• Oversee CRA data collection, validation, monitoring and reporting across activities.
• Maintain CRA documentation and regulatory records, including public files.
• Conduct community outreach to identify needs and develop programs with leadership.
• Build relationships with nonprofits and for-profit partners to identify CRA opportunities.
• Manage the CRA donations budget and coordinate volunteer opportunities.
• Provide CRA subject-matter expertise and training across the Bank.
• Lead CRA audits and regulatory examinations, including remediation activities.

Skills

CRA expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

AI tool usage

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Happen Bank is seeking a Sr CRA Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the CRA program and strategic plan. You will monitor performance, strengthen governance, and ensure regulatory readiness across lending, investment, service, and community development activities.

You will oversee data collection, reporting, and documentation, build partnerships with community organizations, and drive CRA-related training and audits while collaborating with senior leadership to