Compliance Officer

Summit Credit Union•Village of Cottage Grove, WI

17h

About The Position

At Summit Credit Union, we believe strong compliance is essential to protecting our members, empowering our teams, and sustaining trust. As our Compliance Officer, you’ll serve as a key Second Line of Defense partner—providing expert guidance, independent challenge, and strategic insight to help Front-Line teams operate confidently within regulatory expectations. If you’re a seasoned compliance professional who enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges, strengthening controls, and partnering with leaders to drive sound risk decisions—this could be your next meaningful career move.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, risk management, or a related field.
Professional compliance certification required (e.g., CRCM, CUCO).
7+ years of experience in compliance or regulatory risk management within a financial institution (or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience).
Advanced knowledge of consumer protection, privacy, deposit, and lending regulations, NCUA guidance, and examination expectations.
Proven ability to assess complex risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and challenge First-Line positions with sound judgment.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization skills with a risk-based mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for senior leaders and potential Board engagement.
Proficiency with compliance management systems, risk assessment tools, reporting platforms, data analytics, and office productivity software.
Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions related to remediation, risk acceptance, and program enhancements.
Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Trusted Compliance Partner to business leaders by providing regulatory guidance, advisory support, and independent challenge across assigned programs and functional areas.
Identify & Assess Compliance Risk through independent risk assessments, control testing, and issue management—clearly documenting conclusions and root causes.
Strengthen First-Line Controls by developing practical, risk-based recommendations that enhance processes, governance, and accountability.
Monitor Emerging Risks & Trends to ensure management has timely, actionable insight to support informed decisions.
Support Regulatory Change by collaborating cross‑functionally to implement new requirements and embed them into Front-Line operations.
Equip & Educate First-Line Teams with training, guidance, and ongoing support that builds compliance capability and reduces repeat issues.
Coordinate Issue Management ensuring remediation plans are timely, effective, and appropriately escalated.
Support Examinations & Audits through preparation, documentation, and response coordination while representing strong compliance practices.
Communicate with Clarity & Confidence by contributing to management reporting suitable for senior leadership and potential Board review.