Community Reinvestment Act Officer

ConnectOne Bancorp - Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The CRA Officer is responsible for maintaining ConnectOne Bank's Satisfactory or better Community Reinvestment Act regulatory rating and compliance with federal Community Reinvestment Act regulations. In this role, you will support the Bank's "People First" focus and rules of engagement, maintaining a professional demeanor, working as an active member of the CNOB team, providing all clients excellent service, always striving to make CNOB "A Better Place to Be". You will develop the annual CRA performance plan and execution, conduct community outreach, and identify CRA pertinent needs of the Bank's assessment area. Keeping abreast of emerging CRA issues and regulatory perspectives is essential, as is developing and coordinating training for bank staff regarding their CRA activities. You will also coordinate third parties and bank staff in delivering CRA related programs, monitor and report on the bank's CRA performance and compliance standing, and maintain the Bank's CRA Public File. Additionally, you will create, update, and maintain continuous records of CRA qualified products delivered, loans applied for and granted, and services provided within the CRA assessment area to facilitate periodic review of the bank's CRA compliance level and performance. An ongoing monitoring program will be maintained to provide management with timely information about the bank's CRA compliance position and gaps in CRA delivery of services, products, and investments to allow management to modify its goals and activities as required to maintain a Satisfactory CRA compliance rating.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bank's 'People First' focus and rules of engagement
• Develop the annual CRA performance plan and execution
• Conduct community outreach and identify CRA pertinent needs
• Keep abreast of emerging CRA issues and regulatory perspectives
• Develop and coordinate training for bank staff regarding CRA activities
• Coordinate third parties and bank staff in delivering CRA related programs
• Monitor and report on the bank's CRA performance and compliance standing
• Create, update, and maintain continuous records of CRA qualified products delivered, loans applied for and granted, and services provided
• Maintain the Bank's CRA Public File
• Maintain an ongoing monitoring program for CRA compliance

Requirements

• Strong 'People First' interest and ability
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State banking regulations
• Expert knowledge of CRA Regulatory compliance requirements
• Skill in the selection, development and management of vendors and community partners
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of CRA Wiz
• Five or more years of demonstrated strong CRA performance experience

Benefits

• World class health, vision, and dental benefits on day one
• 401k with employer match
• Hybrid work from home (depending on role)
• Employee appreciation events (team building, softball games, food truck days, etc.)
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Wellness programs (flu shot, preventive care, health programs and services discounts, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Discount perks
• CNOB Community Service Events