Job Description

Compliance/CRA Specialist Elmwood Park, NJ

FinTrust Connect has partnered with a well-established, compliance-driven community institution in search of a Compliance/CRA Specialist . This role offers the opportunity to support and enhance the banks Compliance Management System (CMS) and take ownership of key CRA-related responsibilities within a highly regulated and dynamic environment.

Why this opportunity?

• Culture:  Collaborative, regulatory-focused environment committed to community engagement and ethical banking practices.

• Workplace:  Hybrid | Elmwood Park, NJ

• Function:  The Compliance/CRA Specialist will provide operational and strategic support for consumer compliance and CRA programs. This includes coordinating regulatory submissions, conducting risk assessments and internal reviews, supporting examinations, managing CRA-related documentation, and providing cross-departmental guidance and training.

Description:

• Lead CRA program oversight including annual CRA Action Plan development, FFIEC reporting, and CRA Public File maintenance
• Facilitate CRA Committee meetings, prepare reports, set agendas, and present findings to executive stakeholders
• Conduct annual HMDA and Small Business Lending analysis and support Fair Lending and Compliance Risk Assessments
• Manage document intake and upload for regulatory examinations, third-party reviews, and internal audits
• Perform targeted compliance reviews across departments and conduct follow-up testing on corrective actions
• Support new product and service initiatives by identifying relevant regulatory requirements
• Provide regulatory research, internal training, and compliance guidance across business units
• Oversee vendor management documentation and onboarding for CRA/compliance partners
• Serve as a backup for the consumer complaint tracking and resolution process
• Maintain and update the Flood Policy; ensure compliance with flood regulations and servicemember protections

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required
• 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, ideally with emphasis in CRA/consumer compliance
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations: Fair Lending, HMDA, CRA, Reg B, Privacy, RESPA, Flood, Reg Z, E-Sign Act, and the Military Lending/Servicemembers Relief Acts
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize complex regulatory topics for stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Comfort interacting with senior management and compliance committees

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