Compliance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct the Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act teams' functions. Develop, establish, and maintain the Compliance Risk Management Program, including risk management policies, procedures and reporting, which address the identification, measurement, monitoring, and management of pertinent categories of risk. Monitor and analyze risks within the Credit Union and reports on these risks to the Board and senior management. Advise and consult with all levels of management and the Board regarding the need to implement appropriate risk management practices at enterprise level and within the business units. Contribute to the management of risks within the thresholds of the Risk Appetite Statement.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance

• Develop and administer a Compliance Risk Management Program designed to guide and support business units in identifying, measuring, mitigating, monitoring, and reporting on current and emerging compliance risks in order to ensure that the Credit Union can achieve its objectives.
• Develop, implement, and administer an ongoing enterprise-wide compliance risk assessment process.
• Develop risk scorecard analytics (i.e., Key Risk Indicators) and reporting methods related to Credit Union risks to keep management and the Board of Directors informed of key risks.
• Present written status reports to management, Board of Directors, and Supervisory Committee on the effectiveness of Credit Union programs to mitigate and address compliance risks.
• Coordinate with management to develop and establish business unit compliance risk management processes, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate compliance information gathering and sharing to the appropriate business units on new regulations; amended regulations, interpretations, and related topics.
• Provide, or obtain and interpret, consultation on compliance issues that impact on the Credit Union’s objectives and Risk Appetite.
• Review proposed changes to Credit Union processes for compliance with regulatory and consumer laws. Provide recommendations for any necessary changes.
• Role may vary, ranging from directing an effort to being a Compliance SME contributor.
• Establish and develop the influence and effectiveness of the Compliance Committee in fulfilling its Charter.
• Act as Vendor Manager for the BSA software.
• Assist with various projects and special assignments as directed by the Vice President – Risk Management.

Bank Secrecy Act

• Establish and maintain the Bank Secrecy Act Risk Management (BSA) function addressing the requirements of laws and regulations pertaining to Bank Secrecy Act, Money Laundering, and USA PATRIOT Act.
• Act as the Credit Union’s BSA Officer.
• Prepare for, cooperate with, and support the Supervisory Committee’s annual independent audit of the BSA function.
• Implement processes that appropriately mitigate the impact of BSA risks on the Credit Union’s members. Ensure that regulatory requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinate throughout credit union to ensure that BSA systems (Verafin) remain functioning and appropriately recoverable.
• Monitor corrective actions of compliance findings presented by various independent audit groups, including Internal Audit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Five years or more in a related career path, with experience in financial services and enterprise risk management roles in cross-functional frameworks
• Five years or more establishing and administering a compliance risk management program, including the development and continuous assessment of policies and controls, preferably with financial institutions
• Five years or more of risk management experience supporting programs designed to ensure consistency, achieve business objectives, and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Five years or more of experience gaining expert knowledge of laws and regulations of financial services activities
• Three years or more supervisory experience
• Knowledge of and experience with the FFIEC, NCUA or FDIC, and financial services regulations such as, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), USA PATRIOT Act, and lending and deposit regulations
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• One or more compliance certifications (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or equivalent) preferred
• College education, preferably in Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Sitting for prolonged periods at a desk working on a computer.
• Working on the computer, investigating, writing regulatory reporting, and studying.
• Regular in-person meetings, online meetings, phone calls, and presenting on BSA regulatory materials
• Moving around the office on occasion.
• Lifting, pulling, pushing, up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• We'll make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Benefits & Pay

The expected pay range for the Compliance Director is $124,499.97 to $151,999.90 per year.

This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role based on typical qualifications and market data. The pay offered may vary depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

We cover 100% of employees’ single medical, drug, vision, and dental monthly health insurance premiums. Employees also love receiving paid volunteer time and our pay it forward program. Tuition assistance for higher education is another special way we invest in our workforce. Benefits include, Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) and 3% Employer Contribution, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Prescription drug insurance, Life insurance, Flexible spending account, Disability insurance, Opportunities for advancement, Employee assistance program, Referral program, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training, Professional development assistance, AD&D insurance, Credit union membership, Paid orientation, and more.

About Company

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is a local, not-for-profit, federally insured financial cooperative, owned and operated by our members since 1936. We are dedicated to helping members achieve their financial goals and our employees reach their career aspirations. We are committed to our community by extending ourselves through our time, efforts and resources. Our motto, Life Matters, means celebrating life’s experiences and creating fulfilling work opportunities, not just jobs.