Top 3 Required Skills:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Analytical Thinking

Top 3 Desired Skills:

• NCCO Certification (or equivalent
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Relationship Building

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts and supports internal regulatory self-assessments to proactively evaluate adherence to applicable regulations.
• Collaborates within department to assess compliance processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical, risk-based improvements.
• Promotes transparency and open communication around compliance expectations, risks, and findings within and across business units.
• Supports the preparation and organization of materials for audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews.
• Helps ensure policies, procedures, and operational practices remain aligned with current regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Partners cross-functionally to clarify requirements and build relationships that support a stronger compliance culture.
• Maintains and monitors compliance documentation, including self-assessment checklists, issue logs, and corrective action tracking.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate regulatory processes and reduce duplication or manual work.
• Assists in developing training materials or awareness campaigns to support frontline and back-office compliance engagement.
• Tracks changes in applicable laws and regulations and supports the implementation of necessary updates.
• Clearly communicates compliance findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders in a constructive and solutions-oriented manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit within a financial institution, ideally a credit union.
• Strong working knowledge of credit union regulations (e.g., NCUA, BSA/AML, Reg E, UDAAP, Fair Lending).
• Strong understanding of business and operating environment.
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, communication, and relationship-building across functions.
• NCCO (NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer) certification strongly preferred; other certifications such as CUCE or CRCM are beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and independently while balancing compliance needs with operational realities.