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Commerce Bank Manager, Compliance Monitoring in Kansas City, Missouri
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Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $100,500.00 - $119,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)
About This Job
The main purpose of this role is to work independently under the general direction of the Chief Compliance Officer – Banking and manage a team of Compliance Monitoring Analysts. This role assists the Chief Compliance Officer – Banking with operating a documented, risk-based Compliance Monitoring Program which evaluates and validates compliance control activities of the first line for defense. Leads the Compliance Monitoring team in conducting monitoring, testing, and general review activities for the Bank.
Essential Functions
Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and manage department workflow with guidance on departmental projects/issues, and provide coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs
Oversee daily operations, including the performance of monitoring, testing, and general review activities by business line, product or regulatory requirement, documenting compliance testing findings in report form, and following up on related required actions from compliance monitoring reports
Perform all necessary management functions, including hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations and disciplinary action as required
Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members effectively
Support budget management, planning and expenditure
Provide training to staff to facilitate career growth and development. Provide direction to staff on compliance monitoring activities and mentor others to increase compliance and testing competencies.
Facilitate communication and coordinate efforts with the compliance teams and risk management leadership
Coordinate testing plans with internal leadership teams
Develop annually, and adjust as necessary, the compliance monitoring and testing schedule based on risk assessments and team expertise and capacity
Review and approve via sign off each monitoring engagement’s timing, scope, and extent of testing
Review, provide feedback, and sign off on examination workpapers prepared by staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Strong knowledge of banking compliance, including best practices
Ability to handle sensitive issues professionally and discretely
Excellent reading and comprehension skills
Highly organized, ability to work autonomously with little supervision, and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to apply discretion and sound judgement to efficiently and effectively solve problems
Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the business
Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members and foster a positive team environment that gives way to collaboration and unified goals
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a Business or other related field such as Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s degree, Juris Doctorate preferred.
6+ years compliance experience required
3+ years leadership/supervisory experience preferred
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or CAMS certification preferred
Continuing education in banking compliance preferred
*For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Manager, Compliance Monitoring job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $100,500 to $119,000 annually.
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The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here (https://careers.commercebank.com/us/en/benefits) to learn more.
Location: 922 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Time Type:
Full time
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