TDECU · 2 months ago
Compliance Vice President ( Banking Experience Preferred)
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $145K/yr
15+ years expTDECU is a financial services organization seeking a Vice President of Compliance. The Head of Compliance is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the compliance management framework to ensure adherence to laws and regulations while leading a culture of compliance within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develops and maintains oversight of a comprehensive compliance management framework that supports sustainable, systemic compliance across all business functions
Serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive team and Board on compliance risks, emerging regulations, and best practices
Champions a culture of compliance, ensuring it is embedded into decision-making, training, and performance expectations
Leads the Compliance function, managing staff performance, professional development, and succession planning
Oversees compliance-related governance committees and reporting to senior management and the Board
Owns the policy management lifecycle: drafting, reviewing, approving, disseminating, training, and periodic updates
Ensures policies are consistent, accessible, and aligned with current regulations and strategic objectives
Implements processes for monitoring policy adherence and integrating regulatory changes
Oversees the intake, tracking, investigation, and resolution of regulatory complaints
Ensures root cause analysis is conducted, and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence
Reports trends and significant complaints to leadership and regulators as required
Leads the review and approval process for all marketing and advertising materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Truth in Savings, Truth in Lending, Electronic Fund Transfer Act, UDAAP)
Provides clear, business-friendly guidance to marketing teams on compliance requirements
Designs and executes a robust compliance monitoring and testing program that evaluates the effectiveness of controls across all business lines
Oversees issue management, remediation tracking, and reporting
Coordinates with Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, and Internal Audit to build out plan and ensure coverage and avoid duplication of efforts
Serves as the primary point of contact for regulators on compliance matters
Prepares for and lead the institution’s participation in compliance examinations
Cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and effective response to regulatory findings
Leveraging enterprise tools and resources, maintaining a compliance risk register and heat map of high-risk areas
Provides periodic reports to senior management and the Board on compliance performance, emerging risks, and regulatory developments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor, Master's in Business Administration, or Certification: Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred
15+ years of progressive compliance experience in the financial services industry
Five years in management roles, leading teams in policy governance and lifecycle management, regulatory complaint resolution, marketing/advertising compliance, monitoring and testing programs, and compliance risk assessments and reporting required
Deep knowledge of credit union and/or banking regulations (e.g., Texas Finance Code, CFPB, FFIEC, state regulators)
Demonstrated experience in policy governance, complaints management, marketing compliance, and building out compliance-related systems and frameworks
Proven ability to lead both strategic initiatives and operational execution
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Proven ability to build consensus and deliver results in a cross-functional environment
Able to set vision while rolling up sleeves to execute
Makes sound, timely decisions in high-pressure situations
Builds strong cross-functional relationships to embed compliance into business processes
Anticipates regulatory changes and positions the institution ahead of the curve
Models integrity, transparency, and accountability
Uses data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Capable of driving cultural and process transformation in a regulated environment
Preferred
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred
Ability to commute to Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Preferred)
Ability to relocate to Sugar Land, TX 77478 before starting work (Preferred)
Benefits
Dynamic hybrid work arrangement
Company
TDECU
Founded in 1955, TDECU formed when a group of Dow employees pitched in $5 each to loan a friend $35 to buy a refrigerator.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Isaac Johnson
President & Chief Executive Officer
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