Who We Are

Five Star Bank is an award-winning and high performing $5.0 Billion community business bank operating through 10 offices - 4 in the Capital Region, 3 in the North State, 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and 1 in the Central Valley, as well as administrative offices in Newport Beach and Downtown Sacramento. With an emphasis on commercial real estate and small to medium sized businesses, we partner with organizations to help them be successful by providing highly customized banking solutions. Organizations bank with us because of our entrepreneurial and empathetic spirit, speed to serve and deep connection to our market. And they trust us. 

Position Overview 

Under the direction of the Director of Compliance Management, the Compliance Specialist supports the Compliance Management Program by overseeing the daily activities of the Flood Portfolio and the BAI Learning Management System. In addition, this position will complete, as needed; the validation of HMDA and CRA data; the review and distribution of valuation reports and other duties as assigned with the Compliance Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the flood insurance regulations and internal procedures that support management of the program
• Demonstrate general knowledge of all regulations under the purview of the Compliance Management Program
• Assign monthly training courses to employees using the BAI Learning Management System
• Maintain and update the BAI Learning Management System with employee title changes and custom course content, in addition provide monthly reports to management with completion results
• Validate HMDA & CRA data
• Review appraisal reports completed by external appraisers, and complete appraisal checklists
• Communicate noteworthy aspects of appraisals with Loan Officers as necessary
• Resolve correctable issues found in appraisal reports with the appraiser, loan staff and/or Chief Regulatory Officer as appropriate
• Provide additional support as needed to the Appraisal team
• Attend continuing education training, including webinars, seminars, conferences and/or schools (may require travel to off-site locations)
• Prepare and present information for internal committees
• Other additional compliance responsibilities as needed or directed

Competencies

• Attention to Detail;
• Ability to comprehend technical written material; 
• Strong organizational and time management skills; 
• Problem solving; 
• Ability to work with other business units and outside vendors.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is in regular communication, is required to use various tools or objects, and have the mobility to move about the office. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires 40 hours per week.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. 

Eligibility Qualifications

• Professionalism in working with others
• Good verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and still meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Proficient with computers including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer; and the ability to learn and operate numerous software applications related to the function

Other Duties

The purpose of the job description is to outline the duties and responsibilities for which the position is held accountable. The job description does not restrict the right of management to change, alter or reassign duties at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement 

Five Star Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. The Five Star Bank EEO policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. It also prohibits retaliation for engaging in protected activity, such as filing a discrimination or harassment complaint or participating in an EEO investigation. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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NOTE: Five Star Bank personnel are employed on an at-will basis. All employment is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, at any time, by the Employee or by Five Star Bank for any reason or no reason whatsoever, with or without notice.