Knoxville, Tennessee On-site Full-time

FirstBank is hiring a SLG First Line Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the business unit to strengthen adherence to regulations across all workflows, protocols, and operational methods
  • Works closely with the first line of defense Compliance Manager to address audit findings and support corrective actions
  • Engages with corporate compliance and business leaders to support remediation and reduce compliance risks
  • Identifies opportunities to build or improve efficient, compliant operations
  • Represents business needs while maintaining alignment with complex regulatory requirements
  • Contributes insights on emerging risks, control performance, compliance exposure, and risk reduction strategies
  • Provides feedback on the first line of defense compliance testing schedule
  • Collaborates with compliance and governance teams to inform the bank's risk and control framework
  • Supports leadership in responding to consumer complaints and tracks resolution timelines
  • Assesses existing and new compliance regulations, reviews internal procedures, and helps develop training when necessary
  • Helps prepare, create, and distribute reports for management, business units, and compliance departments
  • Reviews testing outcomes to identify trends and ensures systemic issues are resolved or escalated appropriately

Work Arrangement

On-site

About company
FirstBank

At FirstBank, local banking gets you more. It gets you closer to your goals and dreams because you work directly with bankers who know you. Founded in 1906 in Tennessee, FirstBank is a community-focused financial institution offering personal and business banking services, mortgage lending, and specialized financial solutions.

With a strong presence in the South, including major cities like Nashville and Memphis, FirstBank combines local expertise with modern digital tools. The bank emphasizes personalized service, accessibility, and long-term relationships with customers, supported by over a century of operation and $16.3 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

FirstBank is also recognized as a top workplace in Tennessee, demonstrating its commitment to employee satisfaction and community values.

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Job Details
Department Compliance
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Posted 2 months ago