Job Title:
CRA Community Development Manager
Location:
CityScape
What youll do:
As a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Community Development Manager youll implement the Banks Strategic Plan to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in assigned markets. Youll regularly meet with business unit leaders to report and review progress on their goals and assisting with strategies to close this role youll proactively maintain and strategically expand a portfolio of relationships with community-based organizations. Youll act as internal subject matter expert on CRA compliance and community development activities for business unit staff and leadership.
- Responsible for supporting the CRA Director in working with CRA Compliance and Management to develop implement and maintain the banks CRA strategy and program in assigned markets. Ensure compliance with all CRA regulatory requirements and guidelines. Advise business unit staff and leadership on CRA qualifying activities. Conduct regular CRA assessments and prepare reports for management and board committees. Analyze and monitor the banks CRA performance and address any areas needing improvement.
- Partner in community affairs and development to build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations non-profits and government agencies. Identify community development needs and opportunities within the banks service areas. Develop and implement programs and initiatives to support affordable housing economic development and other community needs. Represent the bank at community events meetings and conferences.
- Engage in grant and investment management to manage and oversee a portfolio of community development investments and grants. Evaluate and recommend community development projects for funding and investment. Track and report on the impact of the banks community development investments. Work in training and education to provide training and education to bank employees on CRA requirements and community development issues. Promote awareness of CRA and community development efforts within the bank.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all CRA activities and community development initiatives. Prepare and submit required CRA reports to regulatory agencies. Ensure documentation supports the banks CRA performance and community development efforts.
What youll need:
- 5 years of related experience within the financial industry.
- High school diploma required; Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations including deposit operations loan administration treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations rules and regulations industry standards and practices.
- Intermediate to advanced experience in CRA and regulatory compliance community development or related -depth knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations including Equal Credit Opportunity Act Fair Housing Act and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
- Intermediate to advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
- Experience in grant writing program development project management and CRA software and databases preferred.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits youll love:
We offer all the important things youd want like competitive salaries an ownership stake in the company medical and dental insurance time off a great 401k matching program tuition assistance program an employee volunteer program and a wellness addition youll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona Alliance Association Bank Bank of Nevada Bridge Bank First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race sex color religion age nation origin marital status disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying please email or call . When contacting us please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Required Experience:
Manager