Head of Risk Management & Audit

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the credit union in achieving its service mission of building trusted relationships by providing our members with superior financial solutions and outstanding service.

The Risk Management Specialist works within the Risk Management department and is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and making recommendations to manage and mitigate operational, fraud, and compliance-related risks across the organization. This role supports Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, fraud prevention and investigations, suspicious activity monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

Role Overview

As a Risk Management Specialist, you’ll help protect Zeal Credit Union by identifying, investigating, and documenting potential fraud and BSA/AML risk, while ensuring required reporting is accurate and timely. This role supports member trust and regulatory readiness through consistent analysis and clear communication.

Key responsibilities include reviewing BSA/fraud alerts and watchlist matches; researching suspicious activity; preparing and reviewing SARs and CTRs; monitoring BSA-related findings and trends; supporting audits/exams; collaborating with internal teams and external partners to reduce loss exposure; and maintaining punctuality and onsite attendance.

Required Qualifications

1-3+ years in risk management, fraud prevention, BSA/AML, or related financial institution work

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience with fraud investigations and risk mitigation practices

Working knowledge of BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC; experience with SAR/CTR preparation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience preparing and reviewing CTRs and SARs

Knowledge of LARA business-account licensing/regulations

Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills with a results-oriented mindset

Schedule (subject to change)

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Zeal Credit Union is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with employees, without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, height, weight, national origin, citizenship status, age, military or veteran status, or disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or municipal law. Applicants may request accommodation during the application process by contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io OR View email address on click.appcast.io.

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