CRA Analyst - To 75K - Remote

CRA Analyst – To $75K – Remote – Job # 3692B Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves! We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you. The Position Our bank client is seeking to fill a Remote CRA Analyst role. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the CRA team in meeting regulatory requirements under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), helping ensure the Bank maintains Satisfactory Examination Ratings. The CRA Analyst II works with the CRA Officer and Senior CRA Analyst to ensure conformity and adherence with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. This includes supporting internal lines of business such as lending, marketing, retail, compliance, and legal to ensure CRA priorities are integrated into the Bank’s broader CRA strategy. This position is also responsible for aligning activities related to volunteer services, donations, FHLB programs, and financial literacy initiatives with the Bank's core strategic goals to maximize benefits for both the company and the community. The opportunity has a generous salary of up to $75K plus generous incentives and a benefits package. (This is a remote position.) CRA Analyst responsibilities include:

• Drive CRA program success by applying independent judgment to review, qualify, and document activities across volunteer services, donations, FHLB programs, as well as financial literacy initiatives; ensuring timely, compliant completion of low-risk deliverables and generating actionable reports for management and the CRA Committee to support strategic decisions and enhance community impact.
• Ensure timely, compliant completion of low-risk CRA deliverables while generating actionable reports that support strategic decision-making by management and the CRA Committee, contributing to enhanced community engagement and overall program effectiveness.
• Work with Stakeholders / Lines of Business to identify CRA-related opportunities related to services, donations, and ancillary CRA programs.
• Conduct data integrity reviews of CRA Community Development activities such as donations, services, financial literacy, and FHLB programs submitted by employees across relevant lines of business, validating accuracy using Kadince, internal reporting systems, and FHLB program data to ensure documentation and work programs meet compliance standards, and provide recommendations to enhance data quality as well as program effectiveness.
• Facilitate monthly CRA Liaison program meetings documenting activities, minutes, and training, to collaborate and consult with stakeholders to provide feedback to ensure alignment with CRA.
• Support the implementation of new or modified CRA Program-related regulations, ensuring proper Compliance with CRA regulatory requirements, and determine impacted business units.
• Collaborate with the Mortgage Group and CRA Officer to maintain and submit documentation for FHLB Programs, including Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP), Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP), Affordable Housing Program (AHP), Partnership Grant Program (PGP), and Disaster Programs.
• Develop and conduct small group training to provide guidance to educated bank employees on requirements for CRA-qualified donations and services, including ancillary CRA-related programs.
• Prepare a gap analysis for Services and Donations, in relation to community needs.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of the Bank's CRA Public File.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while keeping abreast of new changes in regulations affecting responsibilities.
• Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Who Are You? You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future. You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 4 years of related experience and/or training, and 12 - 18 months related management experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Intermediate: Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

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