What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Compliance Officer position at FivePoint Credit Union?
Must be available Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm
POSITION SUMMARY
Coordinate the Credit Union’s overall compliance with applicable state and federal rules, regulations and statutory requirements. The Compliance Officer should be conscious of cost effectiveness, safety and soundness, and proper maintenance of internal control structure.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Coordinate Credit Union compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and policies.
Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and management.
Assume responsibility for ensuring that professional business relationships are established and maintained with regulatory agencies, auditors, appraisers, and business associates.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
Required Knowledge:
- Strong and thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state financial regulations, including but not limited to those regulated by NCUA, CFPB (Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Electronic Fund Transfers, Debt Collection Practices, SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Truth in Lending Act), Federal Reserve System (Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks, Prohibition on Funding of Unlawful Internet Gambling), FinCEN (Bank Secrecy Act), OFAC and the Texas Credit Union Department (Texas Administrative Code).
- Knowledge of audit and examination processes.
- Comprehensive understanding of credit union operations, including deposits, lending, electronic services and member service functions.
- Awareness of regulatory trends, emerging compliance risks, and industry best practices.
- Records retention, reporting and disclosures.
Experience Required:
- At least five to ten years of similar or related experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in sensitive situations.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and guidance to credit union operations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attentive to detail and observant.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex regulatory requirements to staff at all levels.
- Effective public relations abilities.
- Creative and able to develop innovative solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
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Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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Industry certification preferred (i.e. Certified Credit Union Compliance Officer)
Required Knowledge:
- None
Experience Required:
- At least ten years of similar or related experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- None
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
FINGER DEXTERITY: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.
Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)
WORKING CONDITIONS: No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).