Deposit Compliance Specialist

First Federal Bank of Louisiana is currently seeking a Deposit Compliance Specialist at our Main Office located in Lake Charles, LA. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.

This is not a remote position.

About Us

First Federal Bank of Louisiana is a full-service, locally owned, community bank that has helped build the communities we serve for 70 years. With 16 branches serving 11 communities in Louisiana, we are proud to offer our customers a wide variety of products and services to meet all of their financial needs. We offer Personal and Business Checking Accounts, Savings and CDs, multiple Retirement options, Home Equity Lines of Credit, as well as Mortgages and Consumer Loans. Our established Investment and Insurance divisions also offer a full line of products. Over the years, First Federal Bank has established a reputation for fast, professional service. We believe our customers expect and deserve nothing less.

Position Summary

Maintains and monitors deposit related regulatory and compliance internal controls.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews deposit account information for accuracy, required documentation, and compliance
• Reviews and approves legal documents for bank use
• Reviews daily and monthly reporting for transaction account requirements and notice of delayed funds availability
• Completes all incoming government requests for customer information
• Provides support for frontline employees with deposit account questions and training
• Processes incoming IRS backup withholding requests and releases
• Assists with collateral pledging for public entity accounts
• Reviews account regulatory holds
• Corresponds with bank attorney on legal matters
• Provides data and audit reporting to management and clients
• Reviews account transactions and documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Assists with calculations and notifications of required minimum distributions
• Reviews monthly exception report to identify and correct errors
• Conduct year-end reporting for identified types of IRA
• Serves as backup for the Quality Control Specialist, as needed
• Facilitates problem solving/troubleshooting issues between Deposit Administration and support staff
• Undertakes special projects relating to departmental services as assigned by Management
• Compliance training is assigned to all Bank personnel based on their position with the Bank. Employees are required to complete all assigned training timely and in accordance with Bank policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A minimum of three (3) years of banking experience in a federally regulated financial institution
• Deposit compliance experience preferred, but not required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a basic summary of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The full job description is attached as a pdf to this job posting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employment policy of First Federal Bank and its subsidiaries is to provide an equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, individuals with disabilities, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or activities in accordance with applicable laws.