Compliance Director

Company: Champions First Credit Union
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

EOE Statement Champions First Credit Union is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.DescriptionTHE CHAMPION'S CHOICEChampions First Credit Union, the Champion's Choice, is seeking an ambitious team player who will be a champion for our members and play a leading role in maximizing their financial well-being. Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a forward thinking, collaborative team where you are not only leading the charge but being coached to reach your full potential? Ready to join our winning team? Apply online today!General SummaryResponsible for coordinating, managing, and performing functions essential to the Credit Union's compliance requirements as presented in all federal laws and regulations set forth by the State, National Credit Union Administration and other regulatory agencies as well as assisting the Vice President of Operations.Essential Functions

• Ensure the Credit Union is in compliance with the federal laws and regulations set forth by the State, National Credit Union Administration, and other regulatory agencies. Keep Management apprised of changes deemed significant in nature that will be impactful on the Credit Union. Implement and maintain the Credit Union's compliance requirements and has the responsibility to report, monitor and coordinate whatever changes or corrective actions are necessary to assure continued compliance.
• Oversee the compliance and audit requirements of the Credit Union on a day-to-day basis. Assist other Credit Union departments with their compliance needs and requirements, including but not limited to lending, marketing, information technology, collections, products, and services.
• Utilize Compliance Coordinator to assist in all relevant aspects of compliance and internal audit responsibilities of the Credit Union based on his or her job knowledge and capabilities. Provide supervision to this position, helping him or her with ongoing oversight and education.
• Acquires sufficient operational knowledge to effectively audit Credit Union departments.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Credit Union's Policy and procedures in areas that address revisions mandated by regulatory changes, compliance, or compliance related activities. This includes the NMLS policy and registration.
• Responsible for day-to-day BSA and OFAC adherence and training across all areas of the organization. Additionally responsible for informing VP of Operations of BSA and OFAC issues noted during his/her job responsibilities and keeping the VP of Operations apprised of new best practices, laws, and regulations as it relates to BSA and OFAC. Once knowledge base is established for BSA and OFAC, obtain Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Officer role at the Credit Union.
• Ensure, through the office of VP of Operations, that Management is kept fully informed of the conditions and operations of the Credit Union as it relates to compliance matters, and of all key factors influencing those.
• Assist examiners and auditors with compliance examinations under the direction of supervisor. Workpapers must be up to date and readily available for examination.
• Develop an internal audit plan for the review of the financial, business, and administrative activities of the Credit Union, proposing areas of audit in order of their related risk.
• Produces audit reports, which are objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely.
• Follows up to ascertain that appropriate and timely action was taken on reported audit findings.
• Indexes, references, and identifies all work papers in a matter that clearly support and explains findings; safeguards workpapers.
• Identifies indicators of fraud sufficient to warrant investigations.
• Investigates, or monitors investigations of, mysterious disappearances of cash or other assets.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and implement recommendations proposed by auditors and examiners as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain record retention policies and procedures regarding the Federal and State Acts. Perform inventory and work with VP of Operations regarding purge process in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure back-office form processing is up to date for compliance as designated by Management for-to-date compliance for areas including, but not limited to HMDA, Loan Application Register, 1099, 1098 filings etc.
• Update and maintain Disaster Recovery Plan in compliance with applicable regulations. Including, but not limited to, training of Credit Union personnel, updating Policy and other areas as deemed appropriate.
• Monitor compliance of the Credit Union loan files in accordance with the approved Loan Policy, both direct and indirect.
• Review fraud, actual and suspected, against the Credit Union and retain all documentation pertaining to each fraud occurrence.
• Responsible for all subpoena requests.
• Conduct vault audits, surprise cash drawer audits, denomination audits and OFAC audits.
• Research teller outages, monitor the Over and Short GL, oversee teller repayments and report to Human Resources on outages with file documentation.
• Train new hires on applicable compliance matters including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC.
• Work closely with Champions First Credit Union Card Services Department personnel to help mitigate fraud losses related to ATM, debit, and credit cards.
• Attend periodic staff meetings to discuss areas needing improvement, changes in procedures, new developments, or services and to present general information.
• Travel to Credit Union branches and/or facilities as necessary to perform job functions.NOTE: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive. It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.Additional Functions
• Assist staff and management with member complaints & problem resolution.
• Work with Branch Supervisors or VP of Operations on special projects.
• Must comply with all state and federal laws.
• Report any problems or concerns of the department to the appropriate Branch Supervisors.
• Attend periodic staff meetings to discuss areas needing improvement, changes in procedures, new developments, or services and to present general information.
• May occasionally be required to drive a company vehicle for business purposes. Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.Job Specifications
• Must have strong knowledge base of Credit Union or related financial institution compliance requirements and regulations.
• Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills necessary for servicing Credit Union members, interacting with staff and projecting a positive image as representative for the Credit Union.
• Must know how to use a personal computer and have a working knowledge of Windows and Excel.
• Intermediate mathematical skill required (calculations and concepts involving decimals, percentages, fractions, etc.).
• Work requires extensive knowledge of Credit Union products, services, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of and background in Credit Union operations with a thorough understanding of Credit Union philosophy preferred. These characteristics are normally acquired through completion of a high school education plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and formal certifications. At least five years of previous experience in a financial institution compliance role required.
• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Additionally, this job will be required to operate a vault, ATM for balancing process, cash counter, cash advance machine and coin machine.
• This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets and vault doors. Should be able to lift full boxes of work and be able to move full coin bags from the Fed and coin machine. This position requires bending, stooping or standing, as necessary.Salary StatementWe provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experience. Individual salaries will be market competitive and based on a candidate's unique set of skills and experience. The range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 per . A new employee in this position can expect to be at about the 25% percentile of the pay range.EEO StatementChampions First Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Full-Time/Part-Time Full-TimeSalary Range (commensurate with experience) $75,000 - $95,000Benefits Offerings Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, Profit Sharing ProgramPosition Compliance DirectorExempt/Non-Exempt ExemptReq Number BAN-25-00005Location North MonroeAbout the Organization Thank you for your interest in a position at Champions First Credit Union. Working at Champions First Credit Union is people helping people. If you share in our commitment to quality service, Champions First Credit Union provides numerous opportunities to grow, take on new responsibilities and be a part of a positive work environment. "Maximizing our members' financial well-being" is what we do every day. As a secure, not-for-profit financial cooperative, our true value comes from returning proceeds back to our member-owners in the form of competitive products and services. We offer a customer-service experience that puts its members first, builds stronger relationships and results in a financial partner our members can trust. As a committed partner in our communities, we help improve lives through financial contributions to charitable initiatives.This position is currently accepting applications.
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