Fair Lending Program Analyst

Post Date

Feb 13, 2024

Location

Sacramento,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95826
US
Sep 20, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

SMF-682585

Pay Rate

$81k - $122k (estimate)

Job Description

The Fair Lending Program Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Snr Mgr -- Corporate Compliance, in the management of the Credit Union's Fair Lending Compliance Program. The Fair Lending Program Analyst will develop, implement, administer, and coordinate all aspects of the Credit Union's Fair Lending program by working with the appropriate internal and external individuals, groups, or business lines to achieve continuous improvement to and ongoing success of the Fair Lending Program.

1. Responsible to continuously develop the Credit Union's Fair Lending Compliance Program

2. Conducts ongoing Fair Lending Compliance Reviews

3. Work closely with Home Loan and Consumer leadership to ensure existing Fair Lending initiatives are being executed as planned, and to identify, develop and drive execution of new initiatives

4. Provides requested information to regulatory agencies and advises management on potential and ongoing compliance issues

5. Maintains proficient knowledge of rules and regulations and their impact on products, services and operations for a specific line of business

6. Assists in resolving complex problems or transactions, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines or processes

7. Drive collaboration and connectivity with key support partners across the credit union -- Product Management, Marketing, Compliance, and Credit Risk -- needed to support fair lending efforts. Advises leadership on business and/or product decisions.

8. Serve as primary liaison with the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense regarding Fair Lending and CRA including managing exam responses and remediation

9. Ensure that all Fair Lending efforts are fully tracked and documented

10. Coordinate and manage all Fair Lending Compliance and Supervisory Committee reporting

11. Assess fair lending risks by preparing periodic fair lending risk assessments of the Credit Union and applicable business units.

12. Evaluate data from loan files or from officer interviews to assess whether an applicant was treated in a manner consistent with articulated standards, including whether the applicant received favorable treatment compared to other similarly situated applicants.

13. Assess residual compliance risk and document findings related to vulnerabilities. Create action plans with appropriate measures to lower residual risk to an acceptable level.

14. Act as a liaison for the Compliance Department in system changes and advise on its impact on regulatory and compliance requirements.

15. Develop written reports and advise the Management and Board level committees and Board of Directors, Executive management, Chief Compliance Officer and Business unit managers concerning key issues recognized

16. Perform special projects as assigned by the VP Compliance Officer.

Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Associate's degree coupled with commensurate experience in business communications, analysis and/or regulatory compliance.

* Minimum of 8 years of related Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending expertise.

* Experience in regulatory compliance, risk, or audit experience for a financial institution including an emphasis on regulatory compliance, project management, customer service, branch operations, complaint resolution, and problem-solving.

* At least 5 years concentrated in compliance or audit.

* Subject matter expertise for the areas of CRA, HMDA, ECOA, FHA, Truth in Lending and Fair Credit Reporting Act.

* Strong knowledge of Fair Lending analysis tools and ability to learn complex analysis strategies.

* Knowledgeable of compliance laws, rules, regulations (with a special emphasis on consumer protection regulations), and procedures. Sound knowledge of principles of business.

* Strong foundation in credit union philosophy, member service and operational processes.



* Compliance Certification (prompt pursuit of or equivalent) required

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), NAFCU's Certified Compliance Officer (NCCO), Certified Bank Compliance Officer (CBCO), and/or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or equivalent

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.