Director of Compliance

Arize Federal Credit Union•State College, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arize Federal Credit Union is devoted to serving our members and our community by providing financial solutions to everyday challenges and improving the financial well-being of those we serve. Arize is a $165M (and growing), community-chartered credit union serving Centre, Huntingdon, Blair, Clearfield, Clinton, Juniata, Mifflin, Snyder, and Union counties, with three full-service branches in State College and Huntingdon, supported by a robust and easy-to-use digital banking platform that allows members to manage their finances anytime, anywhere. All decisions are made locally, and our culture centers on teamwork, development, community involvement, work-life balance, and advocacy. We are seeking an experienced Director of Compliance to lead our enterprise-wide compliance and compliance risk management program. This role is responsible for ensuring the credit union’s policies, procedures, and operations comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, while aligning with Arize’s Risk Appetite Statement. The Director of Compliance serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, oversees the compliance function, and plays a critical role in protecting the organization from regulatory, operational, and reputational risk.

Requirements

5-10 years of similar or related compliance experience, preferably within a financial institution or credit union
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry-recognized certifications
Strong working knowledge of financial institution regulations, including BSA/AML
Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and support a compliance team
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee an enterprise-wide compliance risk management program
Analyze new and pending laws and regulations and assess their impact on credit union operations
Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
Oversee the compliance department, including hiring, performance management, and development of staff
Monitor and administer compliance risk management programs in accordance with applicable regulations
Oversee member disclosure compliance, including drafting, reviewing, testing, and maintaining required disclosures
Serve as the subject-matter expert for staff regarding compliance and disclosure requirements
Prepare and present periodic compliance reports to senior management
Serve as BSA Officer, ensuring timely and accurate BSA/AML reporting, SAR and CTR filings, and record retention
Oversee FinCEN, OFAC, fraud monitoring, and related due diligence activities
Coordinate compliance-related training across the organization
Act as a liaison with affiliated CUSOs and external agencies on compliance matters
Support the CFO with Enterprise Risk Management reporting and analysis
Investigate compliance-related incidents, fraud, or irregularities as requested