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First Horizon Bank · 7 hours ago

Senior Risk Compliance Officer - Compliance Testing

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

First Horizon Bank is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential. The Senior Risk Compliance Officer will conduct testing of products and services to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, utilizing knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to Consumer, Trust, and Commercial Compliance.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate with business partners to gather appropriate information to complete all required testing reviews

Must have a proficient level of knowledge of the various laws, regulations and rulings. Must be able to research and interpret the requirements of the regulations

Proficient knowledge of banking products and services

Exercise discretion and judgment identifying risk/control gaps that may have an adverse impact; and the ability to communicate issues and root causes effectively to the CT Director and the business unit

Responsible for consistent and timely completion of all assigned reviews, including SWAT reviews, with minimal supervision and corrections. Completion of assigned reviews includes but is not limited to developing or updating testing steps, preparing request letter, effectively communicating with management throughout the review, providing timely status and potential issue updates to the Compliance Testing (CT) Director, issuance of preliminary findings to management, reviewing management responses to determine adequacy

This position requires the safekeeping and complete confidentiality of all customer transactions and information, including that of other bank personnel

Using sound judgement when communicating and discussing findings with the CT Director; and assisting the CT Director to ensure corrective action implemented satisfactorily addresses any issues noted

Maintaining necessary workpaper standards to meet the requirements of internal partners (Internal Audit) and regulatory agencies (FRB, CFPB, etc.)

Assist with the coordination of information requests including preparation of requested items while maintaining a workload balance to ensure timely completion of all assignments

Communicate as required with appropriate senior management and examiners concerning review findings and corrective action

Maintaining a commitment to continuous learning and developing knowledge and skills to competently and efficiently execute assignments

Proactively communicates with management when a deadline is in jeopardy of not being met

Must be proactive and take the initiative to assist with ad-hoc departmental projects and have the ability to maintain timely completion of assigned reviews while assisting with the ad-hoc departmental projects

Qualification

Risk ManagementCompliance TestingBanking Products KnowledgeData AnalysisLegal Document InterpretationCustomer Service SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor (4-year college) degree

Financial Institution experience required (4-6 years). Risk Management and/or compliance background required (2-4 years)

Accurate typing, spelling and grammar skills

Proficient with applicable computer software

Strong research, written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and customer service skills

Ability to read and interpret legal documents and government regulations and work well under pressure

Proficient knowledge of Banking Products and Services required

Must possess a high level of organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage workflow, prioritize, adjust to changes, and follow-up

Must possess a high level of analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Must possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office suite

Preferred

Background in preparing for internal (Compliance Testing and/or Audit) and external (regulatory) examinations preferred

Legal Background preferred

Benefits

Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Company

First Horizon Bank

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First Horizon Bank provides personal, business, and corporate banking, and private client services, to families and businesses.

Founded in 1864

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.firsthorizon.com/pmc

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