Bank Regulatory Compliance Officer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Bank Regulatory Compliance Officer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
The Bank Regulatory Compliance Officer ( "Compliance Officer") will provide advisory and monitoring support to assigned business areas in implementing Compliance policies and procedures regarding State and Federal banking regulations. The Compliance Officer will provide advice and support on matters pertaining to various compliance-related topics including, but not limited to, internal policies, customer due diligence, internal control procedures, business-line risk assessments, transaction reviews, and annual and specialized training.

• Assist in implementation of changes in regulations pertaining to bank regulatory environment, and the applicability to GBA and ALMT businesses, including articulation of the practicable implications of those changes to the business and advising management on any required changes to policies and procedures.
• Provide advice on new products, services and business activities in connection with the firms New Activity/New Transaction process.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and reporting of the Group's US investment activities, including but not limited to Merchant Banking, 4c6, 4c9, and 2h2 investments as well as Debt Previously Contracted ( "DPC") assets, to various stakeholders in the Group, including Senior Management and the regulatory reporting groups.
• Assist management with enhancing and implementing the Compliance oversight and control framework for adherence with the Bank Holding Company ( "BHCA"), Regulation Y and Regulation K requirements.
• Support management in organizing and reporting the activities of the US Investment Oversight Working Group in carrying out its oversight functions.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and assessment of banking activities in accordance with Regulation W restrictions on transactions with affiliates.
• Perform transactional assessments in relation to internal policies, including Corporate Social Responsibility ( "CSR").
• Assist with coordinating and preparing for Internal Audit reviews, Compliance Testing reviews, and regulatory examinations and inquiries.
• Assist with Updating and maintaining Bank Regulatory Compliance-owned policies and procedures, including assessing for current and new regulatory requirements, and implementing/remediating gaps in existing policies and procedures.
• Assist the Head of Bank Regulatory Compliance with providing direct Compliance support to GBA, ALMT and US Branch network businesses.
• Assist with project work and enhancements to current regulatory framework.

Required Skills:

• 10 plus years Compliance/ Regulatory experience in a wholesale banking environment.
• In-depth knowledge of general State and Federal banking regulations that apply to a US Branch of a foreign bank.
• Direct hands-on knowledge of Banking products/activities, including cash management and specialized financing (Leveraged Finance, Trade Finance, Project Finance).
• Experience in monitoring banking transactions in accordance with Regulation W, BHCA, Regulation Y, Regulation K, and related FRB reporting requirements.
• Direct hands-on knowledge of Treasury activities, including funding in the inter-bank market and use of Commercial Paper conduits.
• Ability to apply, and advise on, new and existing regulations to the businesses and operations of the bank.
• Experience with bank examinations and a familiarity with the Board of Governors FBO Examination Manual.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to write and speak articulately and concisely.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple undertakings at the same time and with different level of granularity, constantly keeping focus on priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability and experience in conducting training for bank staff engaged in a variety of business activities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with front and back-office staff and senior management.
• Team player and ability to work collaboratively across the platform.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
• Demonstrate and influence others with a positive attitude in the workplace and the ability to accept accountability.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, PowerBI, and Sharepoint administration.

Preferred Skills:

• Securities experience a plus.

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