Compliance Specialist

Position: Compliance Specialist 

Location: Tustin, CA (on-site) remote OK  if outside of 31 miles from Tustin, CA.

Pay: up to $36/hr.

Hours: 40/hrs a week.

Position Summary:

New American Funding is seeking a Compliance Specialist to assist the Compliance Department in reviewing and evaluating regulatory requirements and changes, identifying ways to implement and assisting with the implementation of regulatory requirements within the organization, reviewing advertising marketing requests for compliance and handling compliance processes such as desk rentals and advertising services agreements.

We seek smart, motivated candidates who are proactive, able to prioritize work, are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, are comfortable using a variety of software solutions, and show strong attention to detail. This position will report to the Senior Compliance Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reviewing, interpreting and providing guidance on federal and state rules and regulations and investor/insurer requirements;
2. Participating in and supporting regulatory implementation and remediation efforts;
3. Reviewing marketing and website content for compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements;
4. Reviewing desk rental and advertising services agreements for compliance with applicable compliance and regulatory requirements, and reviewing monthly submissions, verifying the accuracy of submissions, and maintaining monthly reporting and payments for such arrangements;
5. Maintaining compliance documentation, including policies, procedures and memos;
6. Providing other assistance as needed.

Desired Competencies:

1. Understanding and experience with advertising materials and requirements, including Regulation Z, RESPA, UDAAP, fair lending, and other applicable federal and state requirements;
2. Excellent knowledge and practical experience with all major changes that affected the mortgage industry in the last 10 years (including but not limited to Dodd Frank, ATR/QM, “Know Before Your Owe”/TRID, HMDA Reform, TILA, etc.)
3. Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently
4. Effective communicator, both written and oral
5. Comfort working with a variety of software solutions, including Microsoft Teams and ticketing systems
6. Strong listening skills.

Desired Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS)
2. 3+ years of compliance Experience
3. Working understanding of a Compliance Management System
4. Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
5. Comfort with learning and using proprietary software systems

Other Duties: This job may require frequent sitting or standing for long periods of time. This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

[EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must be able to lift up to ten pounds.  Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.  VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.  HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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