Digital Risk & Compliance Specialist

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

Summary

Contributes to the overall operational performance of the digital channel by taking the lead in tasks related to compliance and risk mitigation. Functions as the Business Risk Leader’s delegate with access to the Archer platform.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete all digital system access reviews & password policy reviews for risk and policy adherence (35+ per year)

• Assist the Digital Business Risk Leader (BRL) and function as BRL delegate: Maintain the Digital Risk Register and Control Table; Track issues, complaints, and corrective action tasks in Archer; lead first line control testing and documentation; Model Risk Management documentation

• Gather and submit documentation related to digital audits; coordinate and maintain related procedures

• Coordinate and lead the update and revision process for all digital annual agreements with digital customers, including terms and conditions, etc. Also lead the annual review and update for all digital team procedures, as well as, the digital team business recovery plan.

• Perform various quality assurance testing to ensure manual controls are functioning as expected

• Perform the daily TMS reviews and approvals

• It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years banking experience

• At least 2 years’ experience performing compliance and risk related tasks

• Strong technological skills and expertise, especially with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Query, PPT, etc)

• Knowledge and familiarity with Archer a plus

Licenses & Certifications

• ABA Operational Risk Management Certification (have or obtain within 12 mos of hire)

• ABA Risk Management Frame Works Certification (have or obtain within 12 mos of hire)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Analysis, Risk Awareness, Planning & Organizing; Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Ability to Work Independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor

• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend and reach

Work Environment

• Remote or hybrid: For remote or hybrid positions, a secure and distraction-free setting is required, with a reliable internet connection (cable or fiber preferred, mobile hotspots not acceptable). Hybrid positions will report to a physical Company location, as directed by the manager, and that setting will be a typical office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.

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