Members 1st Federal Credit Union · 12 hours ago
Risk and Compliance Officer - Consumer Lending
Enola, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expMembers 1st Federal Credit Union is a growing credit union that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The Risk and Compliance Officer - Consumer Lending is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks in lending processes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves collaboration with business leaders and executing risk assessments to promote a strong risk and compliance culture.
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Responsibilities
Ensures that inherent risks in business processes, products, and activities are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored
Partners closely with business leaders to ensure risks are understood, controls are designed and operating effectively, and that activities support safe and sound banking practices in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Executes risk and control self-assessments, oversees issue identification and remediation, monitors risk metrics, and escalates emerging issues
Serves as the primary risk and compliance liaison between the business and Second Line Risk and Compliance functions
May partner with Second Line Risk and Internal Audit during reviews, exams, and issue resolution
Promotes a strong risk and compliance culture by embedding risk awareness into day-to-day business activities and training for business units
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of related experience
General and business knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Knowledge of credit union regulations and standards (e.g., BSA/AML, OFAC, Fair Lending, UDAAP, privacy, lending compliance)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to develop policies, conduct audits, and perform risk assessments
Proficiency with compliance management systems and Microsoft Office
Knowledge on applicable laws and regulations
Comprehensive understanding of lending regulations and guidelines, including Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and other applicable federal and state laws
Thorough knowledge of all loan products and related systems, including consumer, mortgage, and home-equity processes, underwriting standards, disclosures, and documentation requirements
Knowledge of risk factors such as fraud detection, fair lending practices, and data integrity
Ability to monitor loan origination, servicing activities, and exception handling
Ability to proactively identify compliance gaps and implement corrective measures to maintain regulatory adherence and protect the organization from risk exposure
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
Ability to sit for extended time periods
Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel
Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects
Preferred
Certification in Compliance (CRCM and/or NCCO) preferred
Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional (MBA) preferred
Credit Risk Certification (CRC) preferred
Benefits
Fantastic healthcare
Paid benefits
Opportunities for professional advancement
Work-life balance
Company
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Members 1st Federal Credit Union renders financial tools and services that help people to meet financial needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Adams
Chief Relationship Officer
Christine Pavlakovich
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-03-26
2023-06-06
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