Senior Compliance Program Manager

Position Senior Compliance Program Manager

Job Code-8594

req5642

Vinings (Cumberland Blvd)

Full Time

Click here to view the career pathing flowchart for this role.

Job Description

Create your success story at Delta Community Credit Union – where opportunity meets purpose. Through our commitment to excellence, Delta Community has received numerous industry awards and earned the trust and loyalty of our employees, members and the metro Atlanta community. We value talent, encourage growth and keep community at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work! Whether you’re starting your professional journey or navigating the next step in your career, we invite you to join the Delta Community Credit Union team.

Reporting to the VP Compliance, the Senior Compliance Program Manager will assist with the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of a comprehensive compliance program as part of the credit union’s Compliance Management System for designated functional areas of the credit union. They will supervise a team of 2-5 Compliance Advisors and/or Specialists in the implementation of the credit union’s Compliance Management System. They will manage the compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for designated functional areas of the organization.

They will develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures associated with regulatory requirements throughout the credit union. They identify compliance requirements, make high impact decisions and coordinate with other functional areas to drive initiatives required to support the expansion of Compliance programs. They will develop, update, and monitor the compliance training program as well as develop and conduct reviews of compliance with regulatory requirements. The Senior Compliance Program Manager will monitor changes to applicable laws and regulations and coordinate necessary changes to applicable processes, policies, procedures, and training courses. They will assess corporate projects and enhancements for conflicts with regulatory guidance. They will advise and provide guidance to credit union leaders, own the management of compliance mandates, updates, potential regulatory risks, and penalties. The Senior Compliance Program Manager must demonstrate the ability to recognize compliance problems, risk and potential fraud. They will ensure that policies, procedures, and programs comply with applicable regulatory requirements and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.

Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

The successful candidate will be based in Atlanta, Georgia. Being local within the Metro Atlanta region with the ability to work onsite on a hybrid basis is required.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for development, maintenance and implementation of the credit union’s Compliance Management System (including training, testing, policies and procedures, and monitoring) for designated functional areas of the credit union to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with VP Compliance to establish the annual Compliance Plan to review existing compliance requirements and mandated changes.
• Maintain relationships and effective communication with department leads and management to influence strong compliance standards and consideration of compliance risk. Devise strategies and make recommendations for training, procedures, or controls to reduce compliance risk in the functional area.
• Assist in completing Compliance Risk Assessments and Risk Control Self Assessments in accordance with Compliance Department processes.
• S/he will develop and conduct compliance assessments identified in annual Compliance Plan to validate processes and practices, meet compliance requirements and mandated changes.
• Communicate and report testing results to VP Compliance, credit union management, General Counsel and Audit Committee as warranted and track findings.
• The Senior Compliance Program Manager will conduct complex compliance research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Validate research of other Compliance Department team members.
• The Senior Compliance Program Manager is responsible for monitoring changes to laws and regulations and recommending changes to training courses, policies, procedures, and other compliance controls. Will work with appropriate function leader to implement changes within the operational area.
• They will review corporate projects and enhancements for conflicts with regulatory guidance. They will advise departments and management of compliance mandates/updates, potential regulatory risks and penalties. Will suggest options/processes to meet compliance requirements/minimize risk.
• They will direct and review compliance assessments by other Compliance Department staff for accuracy and completeness.
  
  

Other

• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe
  
  

or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• This job description is subject to change at any time.
  
  

Position may offer work from home opportunities, pending specific performance and departmental needs.

Job Qualifications

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7 years’ working experience in a financial institution compliance environment or operational equivalency.
• 2 years’ leadership experience
• Knowledgeable about conducting compliance research and developing compliance controls, including policies and procedures, training and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge about regulations and laws impacting credit unions, including Reg CC, Reg E, Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, Privacy Act, FCRA, ECOA, COPPA, Reg U, IRS Reporting, TISA and UCC.
• Well-organized, efficient, and able to work independently with multiple projects.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented to generate accurate and precise documents/disclosures.
• Ability to advise and consult Management of potential regulatory compliance risks and penalties.
• Ability to apply all compliance experience and knowledge to Credit Union products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel and Internet researching skills.
• Possess the following competencies: Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Interactive Communications, Relationship Building, Results Management.
• Complies with all Credit Union policies and procedures, including those related to Bank Secrecy Act regulations.
  
  

Internal Candidates Only

• Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Credit union or banking compliance certification (such as CRCM, CUCE or NCCO).
• 10 years’ working experience in a financial institution compliance environment or operational equivalency.
• 5 years’ leadership experience
• Project Management Experience
  
  

Employee Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program and MyAdvocate
• Supplemental Insurance or Voluntary Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Vacation, Holidays and Personal Time Off
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pre-tax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Benefit Choice Program
• Health Reward Dollars
• Discount on Gym Reimbursement and Identity Theft Programs
• Legal Services