Position Function:

This position conducts compliance audits and assessments for all operational functions and help to identify risks. Monitors regulatory changes and works closely with internal Compliance to implement. Provides compliance guidance as required, interprets policies/procedures, and addresses concerns. Provides training to business units as required.

Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Responsible for business unit compliance oversight as the “Business Unit Compliance Officer” (BUCO) with dotted line reporting to the Compliance Division Manager. The BUCO is responsible for engaging in activities that contribute to the day-to-day compliance oversight of the business unit and any related third-party vendor relationships in alignment with the Compliance Management System Policy, Bank Secrecy Act Policy, and BUCO Program. The BUCO demonstrates and applies business acumen to promote a culture of compliance and the identification, escalation, and timely mitigation of compliance risks. This role exercises judgment and influence and may constructively challenge business unit management to support compliance objectives, balancing business strategy with appropriate controls.
• The BUCO is accountable for implementing the Compliance Management System Policy and Bank Secrecy Act Policy, including but not limited to the following activities:
• Facilitating the Compliance Risk Assessment process by identifying, assessing, and managing regulatory compliance risks within the business unit.
• Works closely with BSA to identify problem areas and resolution.
• Knowing and understanding all state and federal compliance laws, rules, and regulations (“laws and regulations”) applicable to the business unit, and how such laws and regulations impact or affect the business unit.
• Keeping abreast of changes to the laws and regulations, as tracked and disseminated on the Regulatory Tracking Log, and implanting regulatory change within the business unit.
• Attending all management meetings to keep apprised of developments within the business unit that may impact the compliance function.
• Actively participating in and advising on key business decisions within the business unit, including new or changes to existing products, services, processes, projects, and vendors.
• Ensuring that the business unit has sufficient resources to adequately manage compliance risks.
• Reviewing, drafting, and/or updating business unit policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and controls to ensure that regulatory requirements are sufficiently addressed and that day-to-day activities operate in a compliant manner.
• Identifying compliance training needs, providing subject matter expertise to support the development of training curriculum, and conducting or coordinating compliance training for the business unit, in addition to and in support of the Compliance Training Program.
• Conducting and/or facilitating transactional and non-transactional monitoring and testing to assess the business unit’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, in support of the Compliance Monitoring Program.
• Escalating compliance concerns to the Corporate Compliance Department for inclusion on the Issues Tracking Log and ensuring that any corrective action is taken as necessary and appropriate to address compliance concerns.
• Supporting the Customer Complaint Program by ensuring that the business unit employees understand and fulfill their responsibilities for reporting and addressing customer complaints.
• Facilitating regulatory audits and examinations.
• Conducts In-Person training for required compliance related topics.
• Completing other compliance related projects and tasks as requested to support the Bank’s Compliance Management System Policy and Bank Secrecy Act Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience and knowledge in Branch Operations & Compliance.
• 2 years of supervisory experience or 1 years of management experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
• Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
• Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
• Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.