Fair Lending Analytics Specialist (Hybrid)

Mount Laurel, NJ / New York, NY / Portland, ME / Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overview

A large banking organization is seeking a skilled Fair Lending Analytics Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fair lending compliance, data analytics, and big bank environments. This is a temp to hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fair lending analyses using statistical and analytical tools to identify patterns, trends, and risks.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance fair lending monitoring models and reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams, to support regulatory examinations and audits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant fair lending regulations, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance lending practices and mitigate potential risks.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and best practices in fair lending analytics.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in fair lending analytics, preferably within a large financial institution or bank.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and fair lending laws (e.g., ECOA, FHA, HMDA).
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python, SQL) and data visualization platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).