Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the policies and procedures of the Credit Union comply with appropriate state and federal laws and regulations along with overseeing our Bank Secrecy Act activities.  Reviews and analyzes new and pending laws that could directly affect the Credit Union’s current practices. Develops and revises current policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Assists with the completion of internal audits as needed. Compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvement.  Prepares and files reports with government agencies as directed by law. The Compliance Officer will be required to travel between credit union branches as needed or to conduct business virtually to complete reviews.

Duties:

• Develops and implements a compliance program to ensure best efforts at adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Serves as the Bank Secrecy Officer, including review alerts populated from the third party software.
• Responsible for CTR and SAR filings and all other BSA related compliance requirements.
• Analyzes new and existing laws and regulations, which affect the Credit Union’s operations. Notifying all affected parties of policy and procedure deficiencies.
• Send fraud and compliance alerts to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Resolving complaints, questions and problem promptly, providing assistance as needed.
• Compliance subject matter expert on Credit Union projects and functions as project lead on compliance initiatives.
• Reviews legal matters and documents when needed, keeping management informed of compliance activities.
• Oversees BSA, Identity Theft compliance and training.
• Preforms timely investigations of suspicious or abusive account activity.
• Attends all meetings required.
• Represents the Credit Union in contacts with business and trade associations.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years’ experience in related regulatory compliance
• College degree is required. A professional certificate or graduate degree is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Significant level of trust and diplomacy
• Professionalism
• PC/Technology Proficient

Azura Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. Azura participates in E-Verify and, upon being hired, will provide the federal government with your form-I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the USA.  If you are interested in the position, please complete our employment application along with cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. Resumes welcomed.  Voted again, Best Employer in Topeka in our category!

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