ERM Specialist

Center Parc Credit Union•Hapeville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist Atlanta Postal Credit Union to live out our Mission, “To help our members achieve financial success by providing exceptional products and service.” The Enterprise Risk Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing the risk management framework within the credit union, with a strong focus on vendor management, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and ensuring effective business continuity. This role will require collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, and regulatory examiners to mitigate risks and support the credit union’s overall risk management strategy.

Requirements

An associate degree in business management, Business Administration, or related field of study or 2 years of additional specific work experience in lieu of degree
2 plus years of transactional work experience in banking, financial services, or a credit union
Prior work experience where an understanding of risk was required
10-Key calculator, typing and keying skills, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, or related field of study
3 years of specific enterprise risk management experience in bank or credit union
Working knowledge of vendor management software (such as Venminder, Gatekeeper, Vanta, etc.)
Prior experience completing transactions in Symitar, and Meridian Link
Working knowledge fraud prevention processes

Responsibilities

Adhere to and deliver on APCU Center Parc’s core values: Serve Exceptionally, Commit to Better, Find the Fun, Invest in Integrity, Follow the Numbers, Go Forth and Conquer, Protect with Passion
As assigned, identify and analyze risks associated with credit union operations and report findings to SVP
Stay updated on interagency guidance and regulations, ensuring that the credit union’s policies align with best practices and legal requirements
As needed, Work closely with regulatory examiners, providing requested documentation and clarifications to ensure smooth examination processes
Periodically review the capabilities and effectiveness of the vendor management software, ensuring it meets the credit union’s needs and compliance requirements, and recommending changes or enhancements when appropriate
Follow established protocol and procedures to conduct assessments for potential and existing vendors to evaluate their impact on credit union operations and compliance
Utilize vendor management software to track and manage vendor documents and ensure receipt of timely updated documents as required; Remind internal stakeholders when contract end dates, automatic renewals, or contract decisions need to be reviewed
Maintain a record of up-to-date vendor contacts for active vendors and a record of the internal stakeholder who manages the vender relationship for a specific department
As required of the role, Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure a mutual understanding of risk management practices and compliance expectations
Update and maintain the credit union’s risk management policies and procedures manual to ensure relevance and compliance
Administer updates and modifications to the business continuity program, ensuring it remains effective and applicable to current business needs
Execute ongoing monitoring and compliance activities related to BSA/AML, Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations using BSA software applications
Ensure proper documentation of BSA/AML compliance efforts and collaborate with compliance officers to report findings to relevant stakeholders
As needed, serve on project committees as the departmental liaison or serve as the departmental resource for ERM projects; Assist with implementation and ongoing support of software of applications that the department deploys to improve the risk management capabilities of the credit union
As needed, work in collaboration with the training and development area to ensure the accuracy of compliance related training
Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in all work activities
Demonstrate effective time management and prioritizes daily work to meet deadlines and goals
Attend ongoing training as needed, including on and off-site workshops and webinars to maintain a high level of knowledge related to the position
Comply with all aspects of BSA/AML and OFAC regulations as they relate to this position
The ability to travel overnight or to other business locations less than 5%
Other duties as assigned