PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assists in managing the compliance program for Brookline Bancorp’s subsidiary companies by assisting the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Managers in administering the overall compliance program for Brookline Bancorp. Specific responsibilities will include:

Maintains a thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertinent to the area of specialty, and ensure that employees are made aware of current requirements that impact their position. Specialty laws and regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

• Truth in Lending
• Real Estate Settlement Procedures
• Flood Insurance
• Truth in Savings
• Reserve Requirements (Regulation D)
• Electronic Funds Transfer
• Funds Availability
• Homeowners Protection Act
• Homeowners Equity Protection Act
• Related MA and RI laws and regulations
• SAFE Act

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assists in regulatory examinations, independent audits or management self-monitoring reports;
• Assists in preparing, distributing and following up on management monitoring reports for business units throughout the company;
• Participates in federal regulatory examinations for compliance;
• Assists the Complaint Officer with the monitoring resolution of consumer complaints;
• Assists the SAFE Act Officer / Compliance contact for SAFE act and work with applicable business units and Human Resources to ensure SAFE Act compliance and training
• Assists in successfully managing the on-going implementation of the Compliance Program at each bank by focusing on loan and deposit disclosure and other requirements related to offered products and services.
• Assists in developing and delivering supplemental compliance training programs as required, and prepares written communications of regulatory changes pertaining to areas of specialty to ensure employee understanding.
• Assists management on a day to day basis by answering questions and conducting necessary research pertaining to areas of specialty.
• Assists business line management in the proper resolution of any noted deficiencies in audits as well as from regulatory examinations and monitoring.
• Assists the Chief Compliance Officer during regulatory examinations and assist the Internal Auditor with compliance related internal audits as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as well as internal controls at each entity necessary to satisfy requirements and work with the business units and Management as necessary to prepare for changes in regulations, guidance, and requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• CRCM (will be required within 1-2 years)
• 2 - 3 years of Banking and/or compliance experience
• Knowledge of Banking regulations including deposits, loans, servicing, CRA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of MS Word and Excel required
• Power Point knowledge would be a plus

In addition to great career opportunities we offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefit plan.