Compliance Officer I

Job Purpose & ScopeServes as a compliance subject matter expert and ensures Bank compliance with current laws and regulations. Maintains and demonstrates current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to: deposit products, advertising, privacy, website compliance, lending products (including mortgage and consumer loans), collections, and mortgage servicing. Essential Job Functions

Serves in an advisement role by researching federal and state banking laws and regulations, reviewing the Bank’s policies and procedures, ensuring Bank compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining current expertise regarding the requirements of various consumer protection and disclosure laws and regulations that apply to the Bank and serving as a regulatory resource for officers and employees.

Responds to business unit inquiries regarding the proper application of compliance related rules, regulations and requirements.

Collaborates with the compliance team and other Bank departments on program-wide compliance initiatives.

Performs testing activities to develop independent conclusions regarding effectiveness of control environment; prepares work papers and summary reporting for Compliance leadership that support control effectiveness conclusions.

Develops productive relationships with business unit personnel and leadership to enable complete and accurate understanding of the operating environment.

Develops subject matter expertise of one or more Bank processes and/or systems to understand and form opinions regarding the effectiveness of the control environment in complying with various statutes and recommendations that apply to Bank activities.

May lead and supervise other related positions.

Performs duties assigned by Compliance Program Leadership.

Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.

Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.

Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of banking regulations related to consumer protection and disclosure.

Ability to demonstrate effective organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to demonstrate effective research and analytical skills.

Ability to demonstrate initiative to accomplish work objectives.

Ability to manage multiple tasks with exacting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work without close supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations, trade journals, and legal documents.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to lead and manage others.

Ability to demonstrate effective use of specialized software.

Ability to participate in continuing education to maintain and/or enhance job performance.

Ability to travel on company business.

Ability to work all hours as required.

Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor degree or commensurate work experience required.

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the field of bank compliance or bank compliance audit or examination.

Job ExpectationsJob Expectations: O perate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation. Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time. EEO StatementBank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.