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The Compliance Analyst assists the CRA and Fair Banking Manager in administering the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Fair Banking programs of Byline Bank, a \$8.7 billion Chicago-area commercial bank. The Compliance Analyst will perform detailed data integrity reviews of commercial and consumer loan data, compile reports and dashboards to monitor and communicate results, maintain related electronic and written records, and assist in annual loan data submissions. Additionally, the Compliance Analyst evaluates the banks performance relative to demographics and peers, using that analysis to drive recommendations for performance objectives within the Banks CRA Assessment Areas and Reasonably Expected Marketing Area (REMA).

The compliance function exists as an expert resource and channel of communication to ensure the Bank maintains a high level of compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The Compliance Analyst will act as part of the overall risk management framework that supports compliance as an internal resource.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Compliance Analystsduties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Maintains knowledge and understanding of applicable HMDA, CRA, and Fair Lending regulations including the forthcoming Small Business Lending rule;
• Assists in performing monthly data integrity reviews of consumer and commercial lending data for compliance with HMDA and CRA data reporting requirements;
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly compliance review memos related to data integrity reviews;
• Assists in the preparation of annual HMDA and small business loan data submissions;
• Identifies, documents, and reports community development lending activities;
• Tracks and reports community development investments in conjunction with the Banks Treasury team;
• Tracks and reports community development volunteer services;
• Utilizes compliance software programs to produce quarterly HMDA and CRA data reporting and dashboards for internal committees and the Board of Directors;
• Assists with CRA/HMDA data-related training for Bank employees;
• Assists with CRA examination preparation and support;
• Advises in the updating of applicable policies and procedures related to regulatory change in the areas of HMDA and CRA;
• Assists the CRA and Fair Banking Manager in an annual small business fair lending analysis;
• All other duties/special projects as assigned.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience gained in the financial services industry preferred.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in a bank or financial services company, with compliance, lending/credit, audit, or risk management experience preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience in oral and written communications including making presentations and preparing reports.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and skill in applying compliance principles, theories, and practices preferred
• Knowledge and skill in applying industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws preferred
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring and testing compliance processes and procedures preferred
• Solid working knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices preferred
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information, and drawing l gical conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to research issues and use the information to resolve problems.
• Be self-motivated and an effective time and project manager with a strong attention to detail.
• Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to identify, understand and define problems, evaluate alternatives, set priorities, manage projects and implement high quality solutions.
• Possess strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate the applicability of compliance issues to front line personnel for execution in the day-to-day working environment.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, including active listening and proficiency in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Effective execution of the Compliance Management System.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional