Compliance Specialist I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with researching, reviewing, and interpreting existing and pending laws and regulations that potentially affect the assigned regulatory area, such as CRA, HMDA, etc. Works directly with the Compliance Specialists and Compliance Manager to meet the requirements of the Compliance Management Program, which includes associate training, conducting internal assessments, and board reports. Provides ongoing assistance and support to the compliance manager in administrative responsibilities. Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents. Ability to write simple-to-business correspondence, routine reports, and procedures. Ability to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Education and/or Experience: BS/BA Degree (4 year) from an accredited university/college or two to four years’ experience in an equivalent compliance position, preferred. Specialized Training: None. Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Other Qualifications: Must have good time management, communication, and organizational skills. Equal Employment Opportunity Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr