Summary

Why should you join the Carolinas Credit Union League team? First, it’s important to understand who we serve:credit unions, which stand apart as cooperative providers of financial services, owned and governed by their members (the consumers they serve), and guided bycooperative principlesand the philosophy of “People Helping People.” For nearly a century, credit unions have sought to make financial well-being possible for all. We share that sentiment, and our mission is to be a catalyst for credit union success in North and South Carolina. We do so through five focus areas of service: Advocacy, Risk Management, Professional Development, Credit Union Resources, and Community.

As one of the nation’s top credit union associations, the League is held in high regard by our membership. For each of them and ourselves, westrive for excellenceand aim toexceed expectationsas part of our core values. As a smaller, not-for-profit association within the cooperative industry, we know that we arestronger togetherwhen welisten and leadand work as a team, valuing the diverse cultures, voices and backgrounds among our staff and credit union professionals we serve. We also have a distinct family of partners and affiliates (including our foundation) that further allows us tothink bigand deliver a variety of development and business solutions to our member credit unions.

If you share our core values and believe in helping others succeed, consider joining our team!

About the Position

As the Fraud Risk Analyst, you will serve as our primary point of contact to member credit unions in regards to fraud detection, prevention and investigations as well Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) laws, rules and regulations. Additionally, you will provide support in the areas of fraud detection, prevention and investigations. You will also promote, sell and deliver fraud/risk training to member credit unions and provide support on specific risk projects for individual credit unions

Logistics

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with a hybrid work schedule of at least two in-office days at one of our offices headquartered in Raleigh, NC or Columbia, SC. Please note: Onboarding and training period may require additional days in office, and routine schedule is subject to change due to business needs and requirements. Regular travel (approximately 25%, and possibly overnight) will be required throughout the year to perform duties and/or attend industry events for career networking/development.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on fraud related activities
• Serve as the subject matter expert on BSA/AML and OFAC law, rules and regulations
• Keep abreast of, monitor and analyze developing trends and changes in fraud and BSA/AML/OFAC laws, rules and regulations and their operational impact on credit unions
• Address and respond to member credit unions and League staff questions
• Develop and maintain relationships with member credit unions’ staff, law enforcement and federal and state regulators
• Develop and deliver fraud, BSA/AML/OFAC training and education to member credit unions
• Conduct research, provide recommendations and develop appropriate solutions to fraud and BSA/AML/OFAC issues
• Promote, sell and deliver fraud/risk services to member credit unions

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or another job-related field
• Three years of experience related to law enforcement or financial institution fraud. Added experience is a plus.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to BSA/AML/OFAC and financial institution fraudulent activity
  • Effective delivery of training and education programs
  • Excellent analytical ability to conduct thorough research, interpret and understand laws and regulations and provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems
  • Well organized, efficient, detail-oriented, self starter, able to work independently. 
  • Ability to handle simultaneously multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment. 
  • Ability to work with all levels of management and staff
• Preferred But Not Required Skills:
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or willing to obtain within 2 years of hire
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar certifications or willing to obtain within 2 years of hire
  • Broad knowledge of credit union operations and the laws and regulations governing credit unions

What We Can Do for You

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible for benefits on the first of the month following date of hire.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• Choice of health savings or flexible spending account plan
• Qualified retirement plan with company match (employees are eligible after six months of service)
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Wellness program, medical payroll deduction, and gym incentive
• AAA Plus membership
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for Carowinds and select Six Flags theme parks and educational webinars

What To Expect Next

After submitting your application, cover letter and resume, our recruiting team will review your application to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone screen with our HR director to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, giving priority to candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.