What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance & BSA Officer position at Forest Area Federal Credit Union?
Do you thrive on details, love problem-solving, and want to play a vital role in protecting members and strengthening our Credit Union? Forest Area FCU is looking for a Compliance & BSA Officer to lead our compliance program and serve as the designated BSA/AML/OFAC Officer.
This is a career-defining opportunity to be the guardian of our integrity and compliance.
What You’ll Do
This is not just about checklists — it’s about protecting our members, ensuring fairness, and keeping FAFCU strong for the future. You’ll be the one building trust, ensuring readiness, and helping us grow responsibly.
This position may transition to a hybrid role once specific criteria are met. Employees must demonstrate confidence and proficiency in the role and have at least six months of experience in the position before becoming eligible for hybrid work. Hybrid arrangements require management approval and are defined as three days in the office and two days working from home.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to become our Compliance & BSA Officer!
This is a career-defining opportunity to be the guardian of our integrity and compliance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead FAFCU’s BSA/AML/OFAC programs, including CIP, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, CTR/SAR filings, and information sharing.
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes by updating policies, training employees, and guiding the CU through exams and audits.
- Oversee vendor compliance risk, fair lending monitoring, Reg E governance, and complaint resolution.
- Partner across departments to keep our operations strong, secure, and exam-ready.
- Provide reports and insights to leadership that directly shape how we serve members.
- 4 years of experience in financial services compliance/risk roles.
- Hands-on experience as a BSA Officer (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of BSA, AML, OFAC, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
- Professional certifications (BSACS, ACAMS, CUCO, NCCO, etc.) a plus.
This is not just about checklists — it’s about protecting our members, ensuring fairness, and keeping FAFCU strong for the future. You’ll be the one building trust, ensuring readiness, and helping us grow responsibly.
This position may transition to a hybrid role once specific criteria are met. Employees must demonstrate confidence and proficiency in the role and have at least six months of experience in the position before becoming eligible for hybrid work. Hybrid arrangements require management approval and are defined as three days in the office and two days working from home.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to become our Compliance & BSA Officer!