Senior Audit and Compliance Specialist
About The Position
Join the Meridian Trust Team! At Meridian Trust, we believe in helping our members—and our employees—Pursue Their Possible. We’re more than just a financial institution; we’re a team driven by curiosity, optimism, and a commitment to making a difference. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: - A dynamic and supportive work environment - Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. - Opportunities for growth and career development - A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and service - The chance to make a real impact in the communities we serve We take pride in being an active part of the community, supporting local events, charities, and initiatives that help people thrive. If you're looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be inspired every day, we’d love to meet you! We’re looking for a Senior Audit & Compliance Specialist who brings a sharp eye for detail, a strong sense of integrity, and a passion for helping the credit union operate safely, compliantly, and effectively. The Senior Audit and Compliance Specialist is responsible for executing risk-based operational and compliance audits, supporting enterprise risk assessments, and helping ensure regulatory compliance across the credit union. This role also reviews and approves marketing materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Serving as a key contributor to a strong control environment, this position independently validates processes, identifies risks, and supports corrective action efforts. You’ll be a great fit for this role if you’re someone who: Has a strong eye for detail and takes pride in accuracy Can think critically, ask thoughtful questions, and identify potential risks Values integrity, accountability, and doing the right thing Communicates clearly and professionally with team members across the organization Is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities Enjoys evaluating processes and finding opportunities for improvement Thrives in a role that supports compliance, reduces risk, and helps protect the credit union and its members
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management within a financial institution
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equal experience in this field
- Active certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Bank Secrecy Act Professional (CBSAP) Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
- Willingness to obtain a relevant certification within 12–18 months if not currently certified
Responsibilities
- Executing risk-based operational and compliance audits
- Supporting enterprise risk assessments
- Helping ensure regulatory compliance across the credit union
- Reviewing and approving marketing materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Independently validating processes
- Identifying risks
- Supporting corrective action efforts
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k with employer match
- employer-paid life insurance
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
