What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Leopold & Associates, PLLC?
Job description:Multi-state law firm is seeking a full-time Compliance Director for its Southbury, CT location.Compensation is commensurate with experience, benefits, and 401K.Responsibilities:Work with various business unit representatives and process owners to review internal systems and processesCreate and maintain training documentationEnforce policies and procedures related to internal firm practices and regulatory requirementsConduct annual and ongoing firm trainings as neededComplete client due diligence packagesWrite reports based on QA testing results and maintain records in an organized fashionReceive and evaluate management action plans to address deficiencies in compliance with laws, regulations and servicing standards to ensure effective remediationMonitor progress in implementation of action plansIdentify and escalate issues and trendsMaintain regular communication with Quality Assurance Manager, Managing Attorneys and Department Supervisors and provide updates on the status of work activitiesPerform ad hoc projects as assigned to assist in analyzing the Company’s risk and control environment or assisting the Quality Assurance ManagerAssist with highly visible daily compliance checks for clients on active files.Key Result Areas:Complete assigned compliance reviewsAccurately report findings, escalate issues and follow through to resolutionMeet and/or exceed review quality and production standardsProper tracking and reporting on the implementation of new or improved controls and processesQualifications:A Bachelor’s degree is preferred2 years of experience in compliance, audit, quality control or process review preferredInternal audit experience in financial services, mortgage servicing industry or law firm environment a plusExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to balance multiple duties independently in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment as well as in a team settingPossess strong analytical skills and extraordinary attention to detailWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) retirement plan.Compensation is commensurate with experience, with significant upward potential. We place exceptional value on specialized expertise in audit and process review and are prepared to offer a competitive compensation package for candidates who possess a mastery of regulatory requirements and risk management.To ensure comprehensive training and integration, the Compliance Specialist is expected to work on-site at our office in Southbury, CT. Regular communication and support from Managing Attorneys and Department Supervisors to assist with your workflow.Company DescriptionFounded in 2011, Leopold & Associates, PLLC is a rapidly growing multi-state law firm handling matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. Our firm represents mortgage servicers, banks, card issuers, debt buyers, note holders and investors in state and federal courts in the jurisdictions in which our attorneys are licensed.Leopold & Associates, PLLC, focuses on commercial and residential mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, enforcement of creditors’ rights, evictions, loss mitigation, mediations, contested litigation, real estate and financial services litigation, as well as various types of collection matters. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, responsiveness, and innovation when navigating the difficult regulatory environment in today’s mortgage servicing and debt collection environments. Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients with superior legal services in a quick, efficient and cost-effective manner. We are recognized as one of the leading firms in our field by the largest loan servicers in the nation.
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