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CRA Specialist

City National Bank • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA • $65k - $104k / year • 2d ago

CRA Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: In Office

Requisition ID: 13077

About the Employer

City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.

Role Summary

The CRA Specialist will manage the Community Reinvestment Act programs and initiatives, develop strategies and action plans to meet community development goals, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role will also manage contribution budgets, track community service hours, and maintain the CRA intranet website.

What You'll Do

Collect and analyze data related to the bank's CRA investment activities, community development projects, and performance in meeting credit needs of underserved communities
Identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and prepare reports for internal and regulatory purposes
Proactively identify, research, and recommend policy and procedure changes and process improvements
Schedule, organize, and coordinate CRA workshops, forums, and seminars; maintain event calendar
Manage the Community Reinvestment contribution budget and track periodic status reports
Qualify bank-wide CRA contributions and track their status
Track and validate colleagues' credit for CRA community service hours and prepare annual reports for CRA exams
Source and implement ideas to heighten colleague awareness of CRA and provide internal guidance on the bank's policies and practices
Stay updated on changes in CRA regulations and guidelines to ensure bank compliance
Comply with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and regulatory requirements including the Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Fair Lending Practices, and Code of Conduct
Complete all required training

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
2 to 3 years of experience in public and/or community relations, including project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge and understanding of CRA and Fair Lending
Working knowledge of the bank's products and services
Knowledge of marketing and lending

Compensation

$65,296–$104,304 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental and Vision plans (available the first of the month following start date), generous 401(k) company matching contribution, career development through tuition reimbursement and internal upskilling and training resources, valued time away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time, specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs, career mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team, and Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.

Additional Information

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. Capable of working well independently and in teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required. Reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job. Careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

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