Compliance Officer - Integrity with Impact

Compliance Officer – Integrity with Impact Qualstar Credit Union has been proudly serving members for more than 70 years, growing into a financially strong and well-capitalized organization. Our mission is simple: to improve our members' financial lives. As we prepare for our next stage of growth, compliance is critical to that journey. As our Compliance Officer, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen our compliance program at a pivotal moment-helping us scale responsibly while continuing to deliver trusted service. This highly visible role works closely with managers, senior leaders, and the Board to provide insight, advise on regulatory requirements, and recommend practical actions. The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing our Compliance Management System (CMS). You'll monitor regulatory changes, conduct risk assessments, and provide insight to management to help guide organizational responses with practical, effective solutions. Acting as the primary compliance advisor, you'll work closely with managers, senior leaders, and the Board to communicate requirements, assess risks, and recommend actions that protect both our members and the credit union. Your day-to-day will include building policies, performing internal reviews, and preparing reports that keep leadership informed and regulators confident in our readiness. You'll coordinate directly with auditors and regulators, ensuring responses and corrective actions are timely and thorough. We're looking for a compliance professional with a strong grasp of financial institution regulations in Washington State, and the ability to work effectively with people. You know how to interpret complex requirements and explain them clearly to executives, managers, and staff. You have at least 3–5 years of compliance experience in financial services (credit union or community banking in Washington is preferred) and can point to times where your guidance made a measurable impact. You either already hold, or are willing to complete within one year, one of the following certifications: NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer (NCCO) Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE) Above all, you bring integrity, discretion, and a strong sense of purpose to everything you do. We offer a purpose-driven organization, comprehensive benefits, retirement security, annual bonus pay, work-life balance, and a connected culture. At Qualstar, we serve our members – not shareholders. Every decision we make is rooted in trust, service, and community. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead with integrity and shape a compliance function that not only protects the organization but also empowers it to thrive. Join a team that values doing things the right way – for the right reasons. The base pay range for this position is $80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr