Senior Compliance Specialist

Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:

Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.

As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.

Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:

• 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
• Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and gathers information for the quarterly compliance reviews, quarterly loan reviews, employee account reviews, the internal control review program and internal audit program; collaborates with management to develop and implement plans to resolve identified weaknesses.
• Monitors the Compliance Management Program and related activities on a continuing basis to take appropriate steps on improving effectiveness; develops, initiates, maintains, and revises procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal or improper conduct.
• Works with Learning and Development to ensure staff complete appropriate compliance training.
• Monitors guidance and bulletins issued by government regulatory agencies and industry groups for emerging changes; identifies the impact of new regulations on the Credit Union and advises management on the viable control options for mitigating the risk for emerging compliance issues.
• Assists the Risk Management Department with the ongoing review and update of the Credit Union’s policies and risk assessments; prepares supporting overview reports for Board of Directors review and approval.
• Reviews all marketing promotions and documents to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for reviewing and working with internal and external partners to update the following Credit Union consumer disclosures: Important Account Information for our Members, Truth in Savings (TIS), Fee Schedule, Privacy Policy and loan product disclosures based on regulatory and business directives.
• Provides guidance to the Fraud Department on BSA/AML/OFAC compliance when needed.
• Comply with all Federal Regulations as they pertain to your job duties, including BSA.

Position Requirements:

• This position is Remote.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience is Required.
• 3+ years of experience in the financial industry with an emphasis in financial regulations is Required.
• Required Certification: Obtain compliance certification through the America’s Credit Unions within the first 18 months of employment. After obtaining the certification, the employee will need to maintain the certification including the renewal of the certification through America's Credit Unions.
• Working knowledge of compliance-related laws, regulation, issues and credit union/bank supervisory procedures and knowledge of credit unions/banking functions, how they are organized and regulated is Required.
• Proven organizational abilities and communication skills that will be utilized to promote the Compliance Management Program and further its effectiveness at the Credit Union is Required.

Connexus Credit Union's Employer Recognitions:

• 2024 Best in Class Employer, Gallagher
• 2025 Best Place to Work in IT, Computer World

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/41 CFR 60–1.4, 41 CFR 60-1.35