The Fair Lending Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering all aspects of Equity Bank’s Fair Lending Program with primary responsibility for ensuring adherence to all fair lending and banking laws and regulations and upholding ethical practices within various product lines such as mortgage, small business, auto lending, personal loans, and retail products. Assists in the administration of the Bank’s compliance program. Responds to compliance questions from Bank staff and supports efforts to comply with laws and regulations. Maintains a thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations to assist in researching, preparing, implementing, maintaining, developing, and tracking Bank compliance for new and existing products and services. Implements and maintains monitoring disciplines, escalation, and reporting standards. The Fair Lending Officer advises the Executive Management of emerging Fair Lending issues to ensure objectives are maintained.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.

This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant’s race or skin color, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, sex, physical or mental ability.