Risk and Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking experienced, detail‑driven  professionals with a strong commitment to financial risk oversight and compliance  excellence to join our team as the Risk and Compliance Manager .

This role is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of risk and compliance activities for the credit union, and the Risk Management department.

Justice Federal Credit Union has been recognized as a Best Credit Union to Work For five years running —and is also named as one of the Best Places to Work for Women in 2025;  and one of America’s Best Workplaces,  as well as one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work in 2026 . 

Key Job Functions:

• Works in conjunction with the Director of Risk Management to develop, implement, and maintain the risk and compliance program for the credit union, including conducting risk and compliance reviews using industry best practices.
• Identifies activities and practices that risk violating regulations and industry standards; works collaboratively with Senior Leaders, department managers, and employees to mitigate compliance risks.
• Advises and supports business units in the establishment and execution of action plans to address risk and compliance deficiencies, finds, and/or recommendations of examiners, internal audits, and self-identified issues.

• Reviews marketing materials, disclosures, and other Member communications subject to consumer protection regulations for compliance.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Five to eight years of similar or related experience. Prior experience in a financial institution is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree, or achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. 
• A professional certification in Risk Management or Compliance is preferred.
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs., as needed, and requires extended periods of sitting and/or standing and to be able to use PC, copier, scanner, fax, etc.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 12 Paid Holidays (includes Birthday)
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
• Medical (with HRA) / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus (based on organizational goals)
• Retirement Savings Plans with 6% Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Paid Benefits Including Basic Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Financial Wellness
• And more!

Justice Federal does not provide Visa sponsorship to employees or candidates.

Compensation ranges are based on market data that enables Justice Federal Credit Union to remain competitive with other credit unions of similar asset size. 

Submitted applications for this position are kept on file while this position is open. Candidates wishing to be considered for other vacancies must submit a separate application for each vacancy for which they would like to be considered.

Employment offers are extended within the compensation range of the position; and are commensurate with candidate experience, knowledge, and geographic location.

Disclaimer: Justice Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on candidate experience and/or business need.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.