Compliance Officer II

Summary: First Interstate BancSystem is seeking a Compliance Officer II responsible for ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations within the banking industry. The role involves planning and conducting compliance monitoring projects to identify risks and evaluate internal controls, as well as presenting findings and recommendations to management. Responsibilities: - Completes the required compliance training along with any other available training related to regulatory compliance - Keeps abreast of significant changes and/or issues impacting the banking industry related to areas of risk and regulatory requirements - Assists in the planning of monitoring projects - Performs and or oversees transaction monitoring and policy and procedure reviews - Performs and/or oversees the performance of monitoring projects to identify risks, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and assess compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations - Establishes and maintains open communications with bank employees throughout the monitoring process regarding review of policies and procedures, monitoring review progress, and identification of potential findings and other concerns - Prepares concise and well-organized working papers which accurately reflect the results of monitoring performed - Reviews work prepared by other team members on assigned projects to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with department and professional standards - Conducts exit meetings with department management to discuss monitoring findings and recommends corrective actions to mitigate risk and/or improve processes - Supervises and directs other team members on assigned monitoring projects Required Qualifications: - Ability to read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret governmental regulations, technical procedures, general business periodicals, or professional journals - Ability to write business correspondence, training programs, and procedure manuals - Ability to apply policies and procedures - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or large group situations to employees of the organization - Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor - Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages - Ability to review, analyze and resolve complex problems - Ability to apply common sense understanding and make risk-based judgment decisions to carry out day-to-day tasks - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required - 1-3 years compliance or quality assurance experience in banking required Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area of study preferred - CRCM - Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager preferred - CCBCO - Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer preferred Required Skills: Regulatory compliance, Compliance monitoring, Risk assessment Important Skills: CRCM certification, CCBCO certification Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Business writing, Communication skills, Problem-solving skills Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays., Student debt employer repayment program., 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match., Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings account, Employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time), Up to 11 paid Federal holidays