PenFed Credit Union · 14 hours ago
Governance Risk Compliance Sr. Analyst
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPenFed Credit Union is one of America's largest federal credit unions, serving millions of members worldwide. They are seeking a Governance Risk Compliance Sr. Analyst to support the enterprise GRC program through effective execution of the Archer GRC platform, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a well-governed GRC program.
BankingCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Accountable for working with stakeholders to design, execute, and continuously improve PenFed's enterprise GRC program
Partners with GRC leadership to analyze program needs, regulatory expectations, and business requirements
Translates GRC program requirements into clear functional and system requirements for Archer-enabled solutions and responsible for monitoring/tracking solutions to completion
Supports management and board reporting related to risk posture, control status, and program effectiveness
Serves as a GRC program liaison between business stakeholders and internal/external Archer administrators and developers
Responsible for functional oversight of Archer use cases supporting the GRC program, including Enterprise & Operational Risk Management, Policy Management, Audit Management, and Third-Party Risk (as applicable)
Reviews and validates Archer configurations, workflows, calculations, and data models to ensure alignment with program intent
Delivers hands-on Archer administration or configuration as needed to support continuity or time-sensitive initiatives
Supports the governance and effective use of the Enterprise Issues Management process as part of the broader GRC program
Ensures issues identified through audits, exams, risk assessments, and compliance activities are consistently tracked within Archer
Responsible for the execution of timely issue status reporting, aging analysis, and remediation tracking to support management oversight
Oversees data quality and consistency across GRC-related Archer use cases
Partners with IT and Archer developers on reporting, dashboards, and system integrations
Identifies opportunities to improve GRC processes through system-enabled efficiencies and standardization
Develops and delivers consistent reporting to monitor and track GRC program initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience in GRC, risk management, compliance, audit, or financial services operations
Minimum 3 years of experience working with Archer GRC in a functional, administrative, or oversight capacity
Strong understanding of financial institution GRC practices and regulatory expectations
Experience partnering with technology teams or vendors to deliver GRC initiatives
Archer Administrator or Archer Administration (I or II) Certification
Preferred
Experience in a credit union or similarly regulated financial institution, desired
Familiarity with NCUA regulations and FFIEC guidance, desired
Experience supporting (but not necessarily owning) an Enterprise Issues Management process, desired
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Care support
Fitness center access
401(k) match
Employee loan discounts
Fully paid life and disability coverage
Education assistance
Community involvement
Volunteer opportunities
Company
PenFed Credit Union
PenFed Credit Union offers banking services, loans, mortgages, and credit cards to individuals and small businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.89M2025-09-22Debt Financing· $398.49M
2024-08-29Debt Financing· $447.4M
Leadership Team
Sarah Heintzman
Executive Vice President, CFO
Andrea McCarren
Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer
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