15+ years compliance experience in financial services
Policy governance and lifecycle management
Regulatory complaint resolution and investigation
The Head of Compliance is a senior leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the institution's compliance management framework to ensure adherence to all applicable laws
Job Summary
The Head of Compliance is a senior leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the institution's compliance management framework to ensure adherence to all applicable laws.
This role serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive team and Board on compliance risks, emerging regulations, and best practices while championing a culture of compliance.
The position requires leading the review and approval process for all marketing materials to ensure compliance with federal acts such as Truth in Savings and UDAAP.
Matching Summary
The Head of Compliance is a senior leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the institution's compliance management framework to ensure adherence to all applicable laws.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years compliance experience in financial services
Policy governance and lifecycle management
Regulatory complaint resolution and investigation
Marketing and advertising compliance review
Compliance monitoring and testing program design
Board and executive risk advisory
Nice-to-have
Strategic vision with hands-on execution
Cross-functional consensus building
Proactive regulatory change anticipation
Data-driven risk trend analysis
Cultural transformation leadership
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; CRCM or JD preferred
15+ years progressive compliance experience in financial services
Five years in management roles leading policy and testing
Deep knowledge of credit union and banking regulations