Position: Community Development Specialist | Division: CRA |
Work
Days: Monday - Friday; Some weekends | Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Why Broadway Bank:
We are one of the largest independently owned banks in Texas with
offerings in personal and private banking, wealth management, business banking
and mortgage lending.
The Community
Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in fostering growth and development
within the Broadway Bank CRA Assessment Areas through strategic partnerships,
financial literacy, and the provision of small business and HMDA lending. The
person in this role will play an integral part in enhancing Broadway Bank's
commitment to community development and adherence to the Community Reinvestment
Act (CRA). The Community Development Specialist is tasked with expanding small
business relationships, identifying loans, investments, and service
opportunities that benefit LMI individuals, engaging with a broad network of
community stakeholders to promote economic revitalization, and accurately
documenting CRA eligible activities ensuring compliance with the CRA.
Essential Functions:
- Engage local nonprofits, community development agencies, and educational institutions to promote CRA-focused products, services, and partnerships.
- Maintain a robust network of community partners, including nonprofit organizations, affordable housing entities, and educational organizations, to facilitate community development and financial literacy efforts.
- Conduct financial literacy and entrepreneurial training sessions for various community groups, including schools, nonprofit organizations, and small business incubators.
- Document, organize, and retain CRA eligible Community Development Investment, Lending, and Service activities, ensuring accurate submission of all necessary documentation to the Chief CRA Officer for compliance and tracking purposes.
- Coordinate and implement CRA service activities and initiatives within the designated CRA assessment area.
- Evaluate and recommend best practices and strategic goals to enhance the bank's CRA performance and community impact.
- Act as a representative of Broadway Bank to foster strong relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
- Promote and support the creation of strategic objectives across business units to significantly influence the bank's overall CRA performance.
- Ensure ongoing engagement with community functions, representing Broadway Bank effectively during work hours, after hours, and occasionally on weekends.
- Collaborate with Line of
Business (LOB) leaders to compile quarterly CRA data for committee
meetings, aiding in presentation and report preparation. - Coordinate corporate donation
requests, facilitating processing and fulfillment for the Donations
Committee. - Assist in maintaining and updating
the CRA Public File and OCC exam spreadsheets, aiding the CRA Manager in
exam preparations and execution. - Act as a CRA liaison on the
Broadway Bank Care Corp Committee, tracking volunteer reporting using CRA
data software. - Partner with ERM Senior
Compliance Analyst in CRA/HMDA data reporting and management,
independently handling data system operations and report preparation. - Assist in the execution of the
annual CRA training in conjunction with Talent Management, manage
Board/Committee involvement surveys and reporting, and New Employee
Orientations. - Efficiently handle multiple
tasks and priorities, performing other related duties as assigned. - This position may require travel within the Bank’s geographic area.
Experience & Education:
- A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant work experience in small business lending, community development/CRA, or other compliance-related business fields.
- Completion of a college degree or equivalent experience is required.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). - Strong presentation skills with
the confidence to speak in front of diverse groups.
Excellent verbal and written
communication abilities. - A commitment to supporting
small businesses and community organizations in LMI areas. - Self-motivated and
purpose-driven, with exemplary initiative and organizational skills. - Demonstrated ability to work
effectively in team settings and independently. - Proven analytical and
problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. - Familiarity with CRA
regulations and a strong understanding of community development
principles. - Ability to network effectively
and build strategic partnerships. - Flexibility to attend various
community functions outside of regular work hours, including evenings and
weekends.
Other Requirements:
- A significant degree of
flexibility and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Must be able to travel within
the community to meet with partners, stakeholders, and to participate in
or lead community events. - Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull
weights or otherwise move objects weighing as much as 10
lbs. on
a regular basis and/or for extended periods of time during the workday. - Occasional overtime or extended hours may be
required.
We’re a culture that offers
resources to benefit your overall health and well-being:
- Career Development and Mentorship Programs
- Generous paid time off, minimum 4 weeks
- Employee recognition, awards, and events
- Free vision insurance
- Retirement matching
- Tuition reimbursement
This job description is not
designed to be a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or
activities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Broadway Bank
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Broadway Bank is a drug-free and
tobacco-free workplace, with a nicotine-free hiring policy. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability,
veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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