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Monitors developments in relevant law, regulations, and interpretations as an area of expertise and work with Licensing Manager and Associate General Counsel Compliance and Regulatory to keep the company appropriately informed and compliant. Coordinates activities concerning qualification necessary for the organization to conduct business as it relates to state and federal reporting related specifically to licensing matters. Coordinates compliance registration, renewals, maintenance and oversight of the company’s Title services, settlement, trustee sale guarantees and preliminary judicial reports for the business units. Serves as the initial contact for all matters pertaining to licensing activities including business unit requests, accounting, audit and tax inquiries and contacts from regulatory authorities. Responsible for effectively managing and building new relationships with regulatory authorities, including correspondence and discussion with state and local regulators. Continuous development and implementation of processes and procedures to further expedite annual renewals and report filings.

Responsibilities included the interpretation of federal, state and/or local regulations as they apply to products, processes, practices and procedures of the organization. Review internal controls as well as the management of real-time data of computer automated transactions. Implements policies and procedures to ensure that they are in compliance with the appropriate statutes and regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are being met. Provides technical support to staff on specialized portions of current laws and procedures as it relates to their area of responsibility and to the banking establishment. Well versed in Sales Use Tax Requirements and Processes. Development and Implementation of programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance initiatives, new regulations and product overview. Research, analyze, and investigate high risk customer/commercial account behavior for potential Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing related suspicious activity in accordance with Bank policies and procedures. Regulatory Audit of established policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations as required, i.e. HMDA, CTR and BSA, etc. Determine whether a SAR should be filed and drafting narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation

Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures in order to determine forms needed to prepare corporate tax returns.

Provided excellent customer service for external and internal customers; opening/closing accounts, assisting customers as needed via the telephone, email, or in-person inquiries. Effective at cross-selling products/services and at making recommendations based on customer's needs and banking initiatives. Partnered with Branch Manager in the development and execution of business development projects. Major Accomplishment(s): Received Zero Exceptions continually as a result of Internal and External Examinations.Currently has the distinction for receiving the highest secret shop score for consistently providing great customer service throughout the entire holding company.