Head of Training and Development

  • Full-time

Company Description

For more than 70 years, IDB Bank has made it our mission to be the best bank for our clients by putting their needs first, and the success we’ve enjoyed fundamentally comes down to our people. Here at IDB, you’ll work side by side with some of the most talented professionals in the industry who share a strong sense of teamwork and a passion for providing exceptional service down to the smallest detail. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off and the ability to participate in our medical coverage and 401(k) plan on your very first day with us. We are also committed to diversity and inclusion, and to providing all of our team members with an equal opportunity to succeed and make meaningful contributions within a work environment that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Job Description

Job Summary

·         Responsible for the daily oversight and monitoring of the Banks Training Program.

·         Serve as Bank-wide coordinator for compliance training, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and applicable "alphabet soup" regulatory requirements for all Bank employees, consultants, temporary staff and Board of Directors, and, as necessary to its subsidiaries and affiliates.

·         Report directly to the Banks Chief Compliance Officer with a dotted line into the Banks BSA Officer.

Job Description

·         Manage the Banks Training Program.  Manage annual and ongoing compliance training (BSA and non-BSA) including new hire training assignments for all employees, consultants, temporary staff and Board of Directors.

·         Manage Training Administrative staff including supervisory responsibilities such as annual employee reviews and establishment of goals.

·         Together with the Subject Matter Experts, review, edit and tailor “off-the-shelf” courses offered by the Bank’s current online training provider.

·         Develop new course materials as needed specific to IDBNY.

·         Define course audiences with the assistance of the SMEs and consideration of prior assignments, related corrective actions, and regulatory and industry trends.

·         Annually review and update the Bank’s Five-Year Training Plan based on regulatory risk assessments, compliance testing and monitoring results, regulatory exam and audit recommendations, self- identified issues, regulatory & industry trends, changes in Bank’s products/services/customer base, and anticipated regulatory updates.

·         Create and maintain an annual training calendar based on the courses reflected in the Five-Year Plan.

·         Manage governance of the Bank's Compliance Training Program and Procedures; presentation of the Compliance Training Program before the Bank's Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors for annual approval.

·         Manage and coordinate request items for the training portion of all Internal Audits, and FDIC & NYSDFS Exams as well as internal Compliance Monitoring & Testing.

·         Evaluate and approve requests for extensions and exemptions.

·         Manage and provide guidance to the business lines regarding Instructor Led Trainings.

·         Schedule and assign webinars and teleconferences as needed.

The Bank will make reasonable accommodations to the following employees to allow them to perform the essential functions of their position, except where doing so would result in undue hardship to the Bank:

  • Those with a known mental or physical disability.
  • Pregnant individuals and/or individuals with pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions.
  • Victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.
  •  Employees with religious observance and practice obligations.

Any employee who believes he or she needs an accommodation for any of the above reasons should contact their supervisor or a member of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. In each case, the Bank will engage in a good faith written or oral dialogue concerning the individual’s accommodation needs; potential accommodations that may address the individual’s accommodation needs, including alternatives to a requested accommodation; and the difficulties that such potential accommodations may pose for the employer.

The Bank retains the ultimate discretion to choose the appropriate reasonable accommodation. Upon reaching a final determination at the conclusion of the cooperative dialogue, the Bank will provide the requesting individual with a written final determination identifying any accommodation granted or denied. In addition, the Bank will maintain any information regarding the employee’s request and status in the strictest confidence, except as requested by the employee, as required on a need-to-know basis or as otherwise required by law.

Qualifications

·         Prior experience with managing Bank Training Programs.

·         Knowledge of BAI, our current platform a strong plus, but not a requirement.

·         Knowledge of banking regulations (BSA and/or non-BSA) a plus.

·         Strong research skills and must be highly detail oriented.

·         Ability to work independently & show initiative.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills that reinforces a positive impression of the department and Bank.

·         Excellent written communication skills to produce and proofread a variety of different correspondence and ensure accuracy of material.

·         Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.

·         Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with diverse groups of people.

·         Strong organizational skills to establish priorities and meet deadlines and ability to multi-task and prioritize work with minimum supervision.

·         Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access a plus.

·         Bachelor’s degree.

 

Compensation

The expected annual salary for this position is between $120,000 and $170,000 at the start of employment. A salary offer is determined on an individualized basis, taking into consideration factors such as an individual’s skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, employee wellness program, retirement and savings plans with employer contributions, generous holiday and paid time off schedules, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

IDB BANK, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND DIVISIONS, PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, CURRENT UNEMPLOYMENT OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CATEGORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW. NOTHING IN THIS SITE CONSTITUTES A PROMISE OR OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

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