Compliance Specialist I

Navigant Credit Union • Smithfield, RI

2d

About The Position

Under the supervision of VP Compliance, the Compliance Specialist supports the credit union's enterprise-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) with a focus on second line compliance monitoring and assurance, including testing, control validation, and issue identification. This role ensures adherence to applicable federal and state regulations-including NCUA and CFPB requirements while supporting business units in identifying, mitigating, and documenting compliance risk.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 0-2 years of experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or regulated environment required
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills required
• Must have the ability to interpret regulations and apply them to operational situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must have strong service orientation aligned with the credit union's mission and values
• Must have the ability to handle multiple project/priorities simultaneously with an effective outcome
• Must have the ability to deal with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
• CRCM certification or willingness to obtain it preferred
• Basic knowledge of federal consumer protection laws and regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic, risk-based compliance monitoring reviews covering deposit, lending, advertising, and other regulatory requirements
• Performs transaction testing, file reviews, and control effectiveness assessments
• Documents findings, root causes, and recommendations; tracks and validates corrective actions
• Assists with compliance training administration and recordkeeping
• Assists with periodic review and updates of compliance‑related procedures, checklists, and job aids
• Assists with HMDA data validation, error identification, and remediation tracking
• Maintains compliance records, logs, and tracking tools
• Supports preparation of regulatory reports and examiner/auditor information requests
• Responds to routine compliance inquiries and performs compliance reviews of marketing materials under supervision
• Supports maintenance of the compliance monitoring schedule and testing inventory
• Supports compliance awareness initiatives
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the VP, Compliance

Benefits

• robust medical and dental plans
• vision benefits
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• competitive salaries
• paid volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED