Compliance Analyst - Testing

Celtic Bank’s Compliance Analyst - Testing assists management in ensuring regulatory compliance at our Strategic Lending Partnerships (“SLP”) and the Bank. As a Compliance Analyst, your duties will include (i) monitoring  Bank and SLP products and processes for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, (ii) conducting targeted reviews of Bank and SLP products and processes for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, (iii) keeping abreast of emerging compliance risks, and (iv) reporting identified deficiencies and gaps to management.

WHAT MAKES CELTIC DIFFERENT

• It’s never wrong to ask great questions
• Business causal is everyday
• Hard work is rewarded
• You’re always learning

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT CELTIC BANK

• Researching and understanding industry compliance regulations and policies.
• Evaluating compliance risk across Bank and SLP products and processes.
• Assisting with development and execution of test scripts to evaluate Bank and SLP compliance with laws and regulations.
• Analyzing and reviewing Bank and SLP policies, procedures, and documentation of operational controls for compliance with industry standards and laws, and regulations.
• Communicating with employees and management across Bank and SLP business units to understand and evaluate compliance processes and controls
• Communicating identified deficiencies, gaps, and/or issues to Bank and SLP stakeholders.
• Assisting with reporting to management of monitoring and testing activities, conclusions, and action plans.
• Assisting in preparation for Regulatory Exams.
• Keeping up with compliance requirements and amendments to regulations.
• Completing additional projects and duties, as directed by Management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO IT

• Bachelor's degree with Compliance or Banking experience desired; or if no degree, 4 years comparable compliance or banking experience.
• Detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Understanding of compliance program management  third-party oversight, and consumer protection financial regulations, including UDAAP, TILA/CARD ACT/Regulation Z, ECOA and fair lending regulations, FCRA/FACTA, Privacy, Military lending, commercial lending regulations, and Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering laws.
• Experience in complaint management, incident management, marketing compliance, and understanding of third-party oversight principles.
• Knowledge and experience in performing internal control reviews, quality assessments or Compliance or Audit testing.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and support various activities simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment, including by demonstrating excellent time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Strong technical skills - including but not limited to Microsoft Office, internet, and SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Adaptability to meet changing department priorities while remaining attentive to daily demands.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• CRCM desired, but not required.
• Experience working with regulators (FDIC, Utah Department of Financial Institutions) is preferred.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• HSA and FSA plans
• Holidays and paid time off requests
• Robust wellness program (we’re talking catered meals three times a weeks, lunch and learns, and onsite gym.)

Headquartered in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Celtic Bank was named a top SBA lender in the nation in 2024! Celtic Bank is a leading nationwide lender specializing in SBA 7(a), SBA 504, USDA B&I, express loans, asset-based loans, commercial real estate loans and commercial construction loans.

Celtic Bank is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws.

Physical and Other Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stationary Work: The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle documents, and perform other office related duties. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Mobility: The employee in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicate: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and will frequently communicate with others. Must be able to read, write and understand fluent English
• Work Model: The employee in this position will work either a fully Onsite, or Hybrid work model. All employees, regardless of location, may be required to travel to the Salt Lake City office for mandatory company meetings, events, or related occasions.
• Utah-based employees: Hybrid work schedule available after initial training period in our Salt Lake City, Utah office – department and job requirements will determine eligibility.