Compliance and Risk Officer

TEXELL CREDIT UNION•Tempe, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to take charge of regulatory compliance and risk management in a growing credit union? Join us onsite in Temple, Texas and play a key role in expanding and strengthening our compliance and risk team. If you’re an up and coming proactive leader who thrives navigating complex regulations and shaping effective risk programs, we want to hear from you! As a Compliance and Risk Officer/Manager, you will: Provide leadership and direction for compliance and risk management programs, working collaboratively across departments and with credit union leadership to guide policies, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Be responsible for the credit unions compliance program and formalizing existing compliance management systems. Monitor changes in laws and regulations, ensuring timely dissemination of information to company leadership and necessary updates to policies and procedures. Manage, coach and mentor a small team of compliance staff who may have some operational duties. We need you to have: At least 5 years of experience in bank or credit union compliance. 2 to 3 years of management experience and bachelor’s degree preferred. Awareness of current fraud trends and ability to understand technical controls to mitigate fraud risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across teams to foster a proactive culture of compliance and risk awareness. We want you to know: While core responsibilities will include regulatory oversight and risk, the role offers the opportunity to shape and expand duties based on your expertise and organizational priorities. You’ll join a growing team committed to continuous improvement of compliance and risk management standards. Texell offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K with a dollar for dollar match up to 6%, paid vacation time, and paid sick leave! Texell holds company events such as an annual Awards Banquet, Employee Family Day, Back to School Supplies for your Kids, and more! We participate in sporting events such as the annual Corporate Challenge! Texell serves our members with community volunteer events through a program called Texell Serves.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in bank or credit union compliance.
Awareness of current fraud trends and ability to understand technical controls to mitigate fraud risk.
strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across teams to foster a proactive culture of compliance and risk awareness.

Nice To Haves

2 to 3 years of management experience and bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for compliance and risk management programs, working collaboratively across departments and with credit union leadership to guide policies, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
Be responsible for the credit unions compliance program and formalizing existing compliance management systems.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations, ensuring timely dissemination of information to company leadership and necessary updates to policies and procedures.
Manage, coach and mentor a small team of compliance staff who may have some operational duties.