Compliance Analyst in Aiken, South Carolina at Security Federal Bank

The Compliance Analyst supports the Compliance Department through coordination, monitoring, reporting, technology administration, data management, audit support, and process improvement activities. This position serves as a central resource for managing compliance workflows, reporting initiatives, examinations, testing schedules, documentation, and technology solutions that improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls. The role emphasizes analytical ability, technology proficiency, automation, organization, and project coordination over deep regulatory subject matter expertise.

· Assist the compliance officer for compliance audits, examinations, and information requests.

· Maintain audit and examination logs, findings, corrective action tracking, and status reporting.

· Coordinate deliverables between Compliance, Operations, Information Technology, Lending, Retail, and external parties.

· Maintain compliance calendars, testing schedules, reporting deadlines, and department tracking tools.

· Develop, maintain, and improve spreadsheets, dashboards, databases, and reporting solutions.

· Utilize Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, Power Automate, and Copilot to increase efficiency and reporting capabilities.

· Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve workflow management.

· Assist with compliance monitoring, testing activities, risk assessments, and issue tracking programs.

· Compile, validate, and analyze data used for compliance, risk, audit, and management reporting.

· Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, presentations, and executive summaries.

· Maintain department policies, procedures, records, and documentation repositories.

· Support implementation, maintenance, and optimization of compliance-related systems and applications.

· Monitor progress of corrective actions and remediation efforts through resolution.

· Assist with regulatory change tracking and internal communication efforts.

· Participate in special projects focused on technology, reporting, automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency.

· Keep management informed of project status, identified risks, and potential deadline concerns.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

· 2-5 years of experience in banking, operations, compliance, audit, project coordination, reporting, technology support, or related areas preferred.

· Experience coordinating projects, audits, examinations, vendors, or enterprise initiatives preferred.

· Experience with reporting tools, workflow platforms, document management systems, or business applications preferred.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.

· Ability to learn and train others on systems, regulations, and business processes quickly.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

· Interest in technology, automation, artificial intelligence, and continuous improvement.

· Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Location: preferably South Carolina

Competitive salary and benefits package available. Bi-lingual experience a plus.

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