Risk Management Specialist

Zeal Credit Union•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the credit union in achieving its service mission of building trusted relationships by providing our members with superior financial solutions and outstanding service. The Risk Management Specialist works within the Risk Management department and is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and making recommendations to manage and mitigate operational, fraud, and compliance-related risks across the organization. This role supports Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, fraud prevention and investigations, suspicious activity monitoring, and regulatory reporting. As a Risk Management Specialist, you’ll help protect Zeal Credit Union by identifying, investigating, and documenting potential fraud and BSA/AML risk, while ensuring required reporting is accurate and timely. This role supports member trust and regulatory readiness through consistent analysis and clear communication.

Requirements

1–3+ years in risk management, fraud prevention, BSA/AML, or related financial institution work
Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience with fraud investigations and risk mitigation practices
Working knowledge of BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC
Experience with SAR/CTR preparation
Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience preparing and reviewing CTRs and SARs
Knowledge of LARA business-account licensing/regulations
Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills with a results-oriented mindset