It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Position Summary Compliance Specialist III works directly with a Compliance Manager to meet the requirements of the assigned regulatory area of the Compliance Management Program which includes researching, reviewing, and interpreting existing and pending laws and regulations. The Compliance Specialist III provides assistance to management in order to maintain a quality compliant culture. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with the coordination and facilitation of regulatory examinations, ongoing supervision, and other regulatory inquiries and activities. Records and logs regulatory engagements (requests, exams) and correspondence related examination and related activities. Performs exam management activities: space planning, scheduling meetings, compiling and submitting materials, and summarizing meetings including identification and tracking of deliverables and follow-up items. Assists with pre-examination readiness exercises. Ensures any resulting issues and recommendations are communicated to appropriate parties and tracked within the issues management software. Regular interaction with key business partners; including senior and functional leaders. Prepares quarterly reports on the status of open matters. Researches, reviews, interprets, and reports regulatory developments to identify emerging regulatory risks and issues. Supports the enterprise issues management and complaint programs across all lines of defense, including training and quality assurance activities. Assists the compliance manager in establishing and modifying standards, policies, and procedures which affect compliance. Provides ongoing assistance and support to the compliance manager in administrative responsibilities. Provides input relative to compliance and regulatory matters. Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents. Ability to write simple-to-business correspondence, routine reports, and procedures. Ability to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Education and/or Experience BS/BA Degree (4 year) from an accredited university /college or two to four years’ experience in equivalent compliance position, preferred. Comprehensive regulatory knowledge and expertise Four or more years of experience at OCC, FRB, FDIC, NCUA, etc. or internal audit experience preferred. Specialized Training None Computer Skills MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; PowerBI preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None Other Qualifications (including physical requirements) Must have good time management, communication, and organizational skills. Other Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills Training: Communication, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Critical Thinking Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies. Since 1903, we’ve been putting people first by making a commitment to you. Simmons Bank is the subsidiary bank for Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Arkansas. Founded as a community bank, Simmons Bank has grown steadily to its current size of $28 billion in assets, with more than 3,000 associates located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Our growth has led to some amazing career opportunities, while our dynamic culture has been recognized by publications across our footprint. Parallel to our growth, Simmons Bank’s community roots run deep – these are felt in the ways we seek to go the extra mile for our customers and communities through exceptional service and volunteerism, and in the strong career growth opportunities and wellness programs we offer associates. Our team is characterized by collaboration, integrity and passion for all we do, high performance, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. If these cornerstones of company culture appeal to you, let’s talk! There’s never been a better time to join our team.