Compliance Development Specialist

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND BANK

Join our team 1st Security Bank team members deliver service that "WOWs" each other and our customers. We value relationships, teamwork, community, and professional growth in a safe, friendly, and progressive workplace. We celebrate diversity and support equality for all. If you share these core values and are committed to career excellence, let us help you reach your dreams

If you are the type of individual that would enjoy working at one of the 
Puget Sound's Best Places to Work for 10 years in a row
 and focuses on providing an exceptional client experience, then 1st Security Bank is the place for you. 1st Security Bank was named a bronze medal winner in its class in the Puget Sound Business Journal's Best Workplaces contest in its first year nominated and is also consistently rated a 5-star Bank in Washington State by Bauer Financial, an independent bank rating firm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer, SVP, the Compliance Development Specialist assists in the administration of the Bank's Compliance Training & Communication program for all employees, with an objective to ensure that training is relevant, current, effective and aligns with regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk management objectives and fosters a culture of compliance across all departments, as well as provides "wow" service both internally and externally.

Additionally, this role provides administrative support related to the training, development, succession planning, and resource evaluation efforts within the Compliance Department, ensuring a well-trained and strategically developed team.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:
 

• Maintain a compliance training program tailored to meet regulatory requirements and institutional needs.
• Oversee and maintain the Compliance Training Matrix, ensuring training elements, citations, and audience segments remain up to date.
• Ensure compliance training covers all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of training for the Board of Directors and Bank leadership, as needed.
• Assign and track compliance training completion for all employees, ensuring timely participation.
• Monitor training content for accuracy and relevance, updating materials as necessary.
• Evaluate compliance training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed records of training activities, including attendance, assessment results, and feedback, for audit and reporting purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on training completion rates, training updates, and effectiveness assessments, including key metrics for Management and the Board of Directors.
• Document training initiatives to demonstrate adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Provide insights and recommendations for training improvements based on monitoring results and compliance risk assessments.
• Support the Chief Compliance Officer as it relates to a proactive compliance training plan, including budget considerations, for the Compliance Department.
• Follows Bank policies and procedures
• Fosters and supports the Banks' Core Values
• Facilitate ongoing training discussions with management teams to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for compliance training-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual or family plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid sick and vacation time.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Relationship Driven
  -
  we strive to "WOW" (surprise, excite and delight) each other and our customers.
• Ethical
   -
  fair, honest and act with integrity.
• Lead by Example
  -
  maintain a positive attitude, show respect for others, and have some fun
• Accountable
• we take our responsibilities seriously and we meet our commitments with urgency.
• Team Player
   - dependable, enthusiastic contributor to team success and to the greater good of the bank.
• Embrace Dreams
   - we encourage each other to reach for our dreams.
• Diversity
   - we celebrate diversity and support equality for all.
• Community Oriented
   - we actively support our communities and the Bank's CRA initiatives.
• Open and Honest Communication
• always professional, responsive, and timely.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of experience in compliance or training (preferably in banking). Certification in compliance or training is a plus.
• Basic Knowledge of all applicable Regulations that pertain to this position is highly regarded, including the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into accessible training content.
• Familiarity with data analytics for tracking training effectiveness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person and over the phone.
• Good personal skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups at all organization levels; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Represents the Bank with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Adheres to 1st Security Bank's policies and supports management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be bondable.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• The employee will operate in a general office environment, using office equipment such as a phone and a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate as compared to a private office with light foot traffic and office equipment. The employee must be willing and able to interact frequently with the public.
• Some travel could be required to perform the assigned work.

Salary: $26.45 to $36.06 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $26 - $36