TDECU · 3 days ago
VP - Compliance
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expTexas Dow Employees Credit Union is seeking a VP of Compliance to lead their compliance management framework. This senior leader will be responsible for ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while fostering a culture of compliance throughout 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 change
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
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
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
Strategic & Tactical: Able to set vision while rolling up sleeves to execute
Decisive: Makes sound, timely decisions in high-pressure situations
Collaborative: Builds strong cross-functional relationships to embed compliance into business processes
Proactive: Anticipates regulatory changes and positions the institution ahead of the curve
Ethical Leader: Models integrity, transparency, and accountability
Analytical Thinker: Uses data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Change Agent: Capable of driving cultural and process transformation in a regulated environment
Preferred
Juris Doctor
Master's in Business Administration
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
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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