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Why Bank OZK

Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.

The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK benefits (https://careers.ozk.com/benefits) .

Job Purpose & Scope

Responsible for overseeing compliance testing activities of the Bank’s Compliance Program. This role exercises judgment and influence, and may constructively challenge business units to support Compliance Program objectives and ensuring compliance of laws and regulations as they apply to the financial institution. Assists in managing the compliance function to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions

+ Responsible for leading the development of a risk-based compliance testing program to assure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the financial institution.

+ Conducts risk based planning for annual compliance testing schedule and presents plan for approval.

+ Provides administration to oversee the successful execution of compliance testing program objectives.

+ Manages the development of compliance testing scripts which correspond to associated regulatory requirements.

+ Recruits, develops and supervises a team of knowledgeable compliance testing professionals.

+ Demonstrates significant expertise and understanding of regulatory expectations for federally insured banks supervised by the FDIC and CFPB.

+ Supports the ongoing development of programs, policies, procedures, and training for compliance testing activities designed and executed to support an effective Compliance Management System and to advise the Board and Senior Management with timely, relevant views of compliance risk.

+ Maintains productive engagement models with executive-level management to advise and escalate issues and observed risk migration.

+ Reports compliance testing findings and recommendations to appropriate management based on the results of executed compliance testing engagements.

+ Acts independently and collaboratively across functional lines to influence results.

+ Collaborates with examiners in their audit/examination process.

+ Oversees assigned Compliance staff; assigns work and performs ongoing performance evaluations of assigned staff.

+ Provides ongoing compliance training for testing officers and employees, as necessary.

+ Manages, trains, and mentors Compliance employees of varying experience and ability.

+ Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.

+ Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.

+ Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Knowledge of banking regulations and supervisory guidance related to consumer protection and general bank operations.

+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in producing succinct compliance testing final reports.

+ Knowledge of bank products and services.

+ Ability to demonstrate effective organization, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to demonstrate effective research skills.

+ Ability to work without close supervision.

+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external clients.

+ Ability to demonstrate effective presentation skills for Executive-level reporting and advisement.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks with exacting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to use specialized software related to the job.

+ Ability to demonstrate initiative to accomplish work objectives.

+ Ability to work extended hours.

+ Ability to travel on company business; some occasional overnight travel.

+ Ability to demonstrate effective time management skills.

+ Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor degree or commensurate work experience required.

+ Minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in positions of increasing responsibility focused on financial services regulatory compliance required.

+ Prior experience interacting directly with federal banking supervisory agencies preferred.

+ Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred.

+ Significant transaction testing/internal audit oversight and execution experience preferred.

Job Expectations

Job Expectations: O perate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.