Compliance Officer - New Grad

You earned the degree-now put it to work in a role where you'll make a meaningful impact. If you're a recent law school graduate looking for a career path that blends legal analysis, real-world decision-making, and business influence, this could be your perfect starting point.

NuMark Credit Union is seeking a Compliance Officer who is ready to apply their legal education in a dynamic, supportive environment where growth is not just encouraged, it's expected.

What You'll Do:

• Reviews laws and regulations regularly to ensure all Credit Union operations and activity are compliant with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Leads the auditing process and collaborates closely with auditors, examiners, President/CEO and Management to ensure a successful audit.
• Recommends policy changes in the Credit Union's compliance program that reduce risk and reflect current legislative changes.
• Ensures policy changes are clearly communicated to the executive team and department heads.
• Assists in the development and implementation of staff compliance training programs in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Credit Union on all compliance-related matters.
• Reviews and prepares legal documents for the credit union.
• Works with outside counsel on referred legal matters while keeping the CEO up to date.
• Fosters and encourages a culture of compliance within the Credit Union.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor's Degree (preferred) or a current compliance officer program certification (CUCE by CUNA or CRCM from ABA) and five to ten years prior experience as a Compliance Officer or related position of Audit/Finance/Compliance/Legal/Risk functions in a bank or credit union preferred.
• If not already a licensed attorney, must pass next Illinois bar examination.
• Is highly detail-oriented and analytical.
• Must be able to thoroughly conduct research on and interpret new and existing laws and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws governing credit unions is required.
• Knowledge of estates and trusts is required.
• Knowledge of contract law is preferred.
• Ability to provide workable recommendations and solutions to compliance problems.
• Is goal-oriented and results-oriented.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to effectively work with outside counsel and consultants.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both legal and non-legal audiences.
• A desire to step out of government constraints and see your work drive real business outcomes.

More about Us:

NuMark's mission is to enrich the financial lives of our members. We offer a full menu of financial services from mortgage and auto loans to free checking accounts and business services. NuMark Credit Union is dedicated to putting our members first, treating them like family and helping them do more with their money. We help members get to their fantastic future faster.

At NuMark Credit Union, we recognize how vital our team is to the success of our organization. We believe that investing in the wellness and professional development of our people should be at the forefront of how we operate. Our focus is on making employees feel valued and supported because we know a strong team and positive culture is what gives us a competitive advantage in the markets that we serve. Take a look at our core values that dictate how we treat members and each other:

Passionate – We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and are passionate, open-minded, and committed to serving members and their families on their lifelong financial journeys.

Accountable – We take ownership of our responsibility to act in the best interests of our members and treat everyone with respect.

Collaborative – We work together to provide exceptional service to our members, communities, and each other. We believe in the power of teamwork to achieve a common goal.

Knowledgeable – We believe knowledge is power and that it should be freely shared with our members, communities, and employees.

Member Centric – NuMark members are the foundation of who we are. Our members and our team are made up of diverse backgrounds. This allows us to be an inclusive organization where we can proudly serve everyone.

Benefits:

We want to make sure you're taken care of, which is why we strive to offer competitive and cost-conscious benefits for you and your family. Full Time Employees can choose between several plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO, Options or PPO), Dental, Vision, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays Off, Company Lunches and Parties, Birthday Holidays, Life Insurance (Company Paid), Short and Long Term Disability (Company Reimbursed), 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing, Flex Spending Account, Accident Insurance Plans, Education Reimbursement for Bachelor or Master's Degrees, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Community Volunteer Time, and Career Advancement Opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of NuMark Credit Union where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• The ability to talk and hear both in-person and by telephone is required.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required up to 25 pounds.
• Regular, predictable, in-person attendance is required at the employee's assigned location(s) for all scheduled shifts.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office indoors with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.

Compensation Range (exempt): $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually. Employees are eligible for yearly merit increases based on performance. This pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, and seniority.

NuMark Credit Union reserves the right to offer a salary that reflects the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, training, certifications, and seniority, as determined at the employer's discretion.