Fair & Responsible Banking Officer- Remote ID-5766

Job Description

Who We Are

At Old Second, you're first! For more than 150 years, Old Second has consistently put businesses and individuals throughout the Chicago area first, and we're only getting started.

With great employees we've grown from a single location in the back of a general store to 50 locations and over $6 billion dollars in assets. At Old Second we embrace values that foster an environment of community and growth. Recently, we've been voted a Forbes Best-In-State Bank for Illinois by our customers. Be a part of something big as we continue our growth story together!

Position Overview:

The Fair and Responsible Banking Officer serves as a subject matter expert and provides direction and day-to-day support to the various business units on fair and responsible banking. The Fair and Responsible Banking Officer will interface with all levels of management and personnel. Strong interpersonal skills, good judgement, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively are vital for success in this role. This position is remote; remote work must be performed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana or Michigan, unless otherwise agreed to, in writing, by Old Second Management and the Employee. May be required to visit the office on an as needed basis.

Essential Job Functions:

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree and five or more years of broad compliance or risk management experience in a financial institution setting or specific fair banking compliance expertise, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies:
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Applied technical knowledge of consumer and commercial banking laws, regulations and regulatory guidance with an emphasis in Fair Lending
  • Change Management - influence and advise business to meet new and existing regulatory obligations
  • CRA policies and assessments
  • Data analysis and assessment

Preferred, but not required:
  • Testing and monitoring for regulatory requirements is preferred.
  • CRCM or ability and commitment to obtain.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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