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Fair and Responsible Banking Officer
Job Summary:

The Fair and Responsible Banking Officer serves as Grand Bank for Savings, FSB ("Grand Bank"
or the "Bank") subject matter expert responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the Bank's FairLending and Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) compliance program across all products,delivery channels, and customer touchpoints, including digital banking platforms and the Bank's national creditcard program. This position will lead a team of compliance professionals and has direct interaction with seniorleadership and Board-level committees.
This role provides second line of defense oversight to ensure the Bank delivers fair, transparent, and compliantproducts and services, while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating fair banking risks. The Officerpartners with business lines, compliance, marketing, digital, payments, and credit card program teams to embed fairbanking principles into product design, customer communications, and lifecycle management with a focus onensuring fair, consistent, and equitable customer outcomes.
The position supports regulatory compliance with applicable laws and guidance, including Fair Lending laws(ECOA/Reg B, HMDA), UDAAP, Regulation E, Regulation Z, and applicable NACHA/ACH rules. Oversight spans the full product lifecycle, including product design, underwriting, model risk management, marketing,servicing, collections, and customer communications. The position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and hasauthority to independently escalate issues, require corrective action, and provide credible challenge across all linesof business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Fair Banking Program Oversight:
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective second line Fair and Responsible Banking (Fair Lendingand UDAAP) compliance program across all Bank products and services
Establish and maintain fair banking risk governance standards, including alignment with the Bank's riskappetite and escalation frameworks
Provide independent review, challenge, and oversight of business line activities to ensure fair treatment ofcustomers and compliance with applicable regulations
Conduct enterprise-wide fair banking risk assessments, incorporating deposit, digital banking,
ACH/payment flows, and credit card products
Coordinate with the CRA Officer to ensure alignment between fair banking risk assessments and CRAprogram objectives, including equitable access to credit and services across designated assessment areas
Digital Banking, ACH, and Payments Oversight:
Provide oversight of fair banking risks within digital banking platforms, including account origination,
servicing, disclosures, and customer experience
Review and challenge ACH and payment-related practices for compliance with NACHA rules, RegulationE, and UDAAP expectations
Monitor customer journeys across digital channels to identify potential disparate treatment or unfair,
deceptive, or abusive practices
Partner with operations and technology teams to ensure fair and compliant design of automated decisioning,workflows, and customer communications
Monitor and manage the bank's overdraft program to ensure compliance with applicable regulations,
internal policies, and fair lending principles, including periodic review of program parameters, fee
structures, and customer impact metrics
Review automated decisioning models, algorithms, and credit policies for fair lending and UDAAP risk
Monitor developments in consumer financial data rights, including obligations under Section 1033 of theDodd-Frank Act and emerging open banking frameworks, for fair banking and UDAAP implications relatedto third-party data access and customer-permissioned sharing
Provide oversight of error resolution processes (including ACH disputes and unauthorized transactions) toensure consistent and fair customer outcomes
Credit Card Program Governance:
Provide fair lending and UDAAP oversight for the Bank's national credit card program, including
underwriting, line assignment, credit line management, pricing, fees, marketing, and servicing practices
Review credit card disclosures, marketing materials, and lifecycle communications for compliance withRegulation Z, UDAAP, and card network expectations
Analyze credit card portfolio performance, including approvals/denials, line management, fees, and
customer outcomes for potential disparate impact or unfair practices
Support oversight of third-party processors, issuing platforms, and marketing partners to ensure alignmentwith fair banking requirements
Oversee credit card marketing, prescreen, and solicitation practices for compliance with fair lending andUDAAP expectations
Provide oversight of credit card collections, hardship programs, and loss mitigation strategies for fair
lending and UDAAP risk
Monitoring, Testing, and Analytics:
Perform ongoing monitoring, testing, and analytics to detect fair lending and UDAAP risks across productsand channels
Coordinate with the Model Risk Management (MRM) function to ensure fair lending risk is incorporatedinto every credit-decisioning model validation, including underwriting scorecards, risk-based pricingengines, and automated credit line increase models.
Conduct comparative file reviews, matched pair analysis, and peer benchmarking
Oversee complaint monitoring, categorization, and root cause analysis across all channels, ensuring timelyidentification, escalation, and remediation of systemic issues and potential UDAAP concerns
Support HMDA data integrity, analysis, and reporting, including preparation of management-level insightsand recommendations
Support implementation and ongoing compliance with small business lending data collection requirementsunder ECOA Section 1071, including oversight of data integrity, reporting, and fair lending analysis ofsmall business credit activity
Develop and maintain data-driven monitoring frameworks, dashboards, and key risk indicators (KRIs) toproactively identify fair banking risk trends
Advisory and Business Line Support:
Serve as a trusted advisor to business lines on new products, initiatives, and strategic changes, ensuring fairbanking risks are identified and mitigated early
Review and approve marketing materials, customer communications, and product changes for fair lendingand UDAAP compliance
Provide guidance on remediation strategies for identified risks, including corrective action plans
Governance, Training, and Reporting:
Develop and deliver fair banking training tailored to business lines, including digital, payments, and creditcard teams
Provide fair banking oversight of third-party relationships, including fintech partners, marketing firms,digital platform providers, and payment processors
Prepare clear, concise reporting for senior management and Board committees on fair banking risks, trends,and program effectiveness
Assist in regulatory examinations and audits, including coordination of requests, responses, and
remediation efforts
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry best practices

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive experience in fair banking compliance, fair lending, or CRA, with at least 3 yearsin a leadership or officer-level role.
Experience working in or alongside a second line of defense risk management or compliance function
Experience launching or supporting a national credit card program
Prior interaction with OCC or FDIC examinations; familiarity with CFPB rulemaking, enforcement actions,and supervisory priorities
Demonstrated experience with digital banking platforms, ACH/NACHA rules, and/or payments ecosystems
Experience supporting or overseeing credit card programs, including knowledge of Regulation Z and cardlifecycle processes
Strong knowledge of Fair Lending laws (ECOA/Reg B, HMDA), UDAAP, Regulation E, and applicable
regulatory guidance
Familiarity with MRM frameworks (SR 11-7 or OCC equivalent), including documentation and governanceexpectations for automated decisioning models used in credit and customer management
Experience with statistical fair lending testing methodologies (regression analysis, matched-pair analysis,marginal effects analysis)
CRCM strongly preferred; candidates without the designation should have a clear path to certification or a
comparable advanced compliance credential (e.g., CAMS, CCEP)
Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret data, identify trends, and assess risk across multipleproducts and channels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to leadership
Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence cross-functional
stakeholders
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employeefrequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability toadjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by theemployee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions andto perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Allduties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification toreasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possessthe skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individualswho pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed
in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create anemployment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Grand Bank offers a competitive salary along with the following benefits:
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage Plan
Vision Coverage Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Community Service PTO Match (Bank approved)
Tuition Reimbursement
Incentive Eligible

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Wilmington, DE or Hattiesburg, MS
Pay: Based on education and experience. Salary plus eligibility for leadership bonus.

ABOUT GRAND BANK FOR SAVINGS, FSB: Grand Bank is exploding with growth and on the fast track tobecoming a leader in providing affordable, innovative financial products to our customers throughout the U.S. Ourmission is to deliver cost-effective financial tools to give our customers better ways to borrow, spend, and save. Wethrive on creating solutions to help our customers live healthier financial lives and improve their relationship withmoney. From saving for retirement to buying their first home, whatever stage of life they are in, we are with themevery step of the way.

Chartered in 1968, Grand Bank has a rich history of thinking out of the box to offer unique products to meet theneeds of our customers. We value our team members and all they bring to the table. If you're enthusiastic aboutdelivering customer-focused solutions with a digital edge to help others build solid financial health, you want towork for us. You'll discover a career full of excitement, challenge, purpose, and opportunity at Grand Bank. Weare proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse, talented, and engagedteam.

We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our team
today!

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