Compliance Assistant (Bank)

Join our team! We're on the lookout for candidates who align with our Values to make a positive impact every day, evolve and innovate, build relationships/deliver results, exceed expectations, do the right thing, and share knowledge and expertise. If you have a strong passion for compliance and making a positive impact on our business, our people, and our customers, we'd love for you to apply. As Compliance Assistant you are responsible for providing compliance support as well as monitoring and documenting compliance activities. Successful candidates will exhibit strong ethical judgment and manage the information flow by researching, recording, and analyzing data and information.


In the Compliance Assistant position, you will be responsible for assisting in the adherence of the bank's operations, policies, and procedures to Federal and State laws and regulations. Specifically, this position ensures compliance with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and manages the HMDA software. The compliance department plays an important role at the bank, as they are responsible for everything from protecting individuals from fraud to shielding the business from regulatory action. You will work with the Compliance Officer to monitor and document compliance activities, administer the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance program, track documentation related to new account opening, review OFAC and other software daily alerts, assist in conducting surprise audits, and assist the Internal Auditor with reconciliation of the bank's official check accounts.


Working at Cornerstone Bank is different than most big banks. At a community bank you'll gain a better understanding of the overall bank operations. Strong candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and research skills, high attention to detail, knowledge of banking regulations, problem solving skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Working Here Has Its Advantages!

• Competitive wage and attractive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (including company contribution), voluntary short-term disability, and company-paid long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), monthly telecommute day, professional development
• Dress for your Day dress code, Red Fridays (KC Chiefs)/special event days, fitness reimbursement program, paid volunteer program, quarterly birthday events, team-building events, social events, work-life employee assistance program, Cornerstone Bank Cares program

Your work schedule will be 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. An associate or bachelor's degree in business or another complimentary field is preferred. Will consider a combination of education and relevant bank compliance experience.


It is helpful if you are tech savvy, a quick learner, and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with Fiserv and Quest software is a plus.


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a largely sedentary role and the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time; however, some filing and use of office equipment is required. Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity. Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read information, and/or use a keyboard. Frequently required to communicate with customers/clients about their account; must be able to exchange information in these situations. Occasionally required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, supplies, office machinery, etc. Occasionally required to move items up to 10 pounds.

Emotional Demands
Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual. Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision. Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions and multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients. Ability to perform in situations requiring speed and deadlines. Ability to work as an integral part of the team.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in typical bank lobby/office environment. Continually views a computer monitor and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Cornerstone Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.