Travis Credit Union · 2 hours ago
AVP, Compliance
Vacaville, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $191K/yr
7+ years expTravis Credit Union is seeking an AVP of Compliance to provide enterprise-wide guidance on compliance programs. This role manages the daily operations of the Compliance Department and assists in guiding compliance and risk management strategy while developing and updating programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
CommunitiesInternet
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads, trains, evaluates, coaches, professionally develops and motivates staff to attain department goals. Sets and monitors performance goals. Promotes a work environment that encourages involvement, initiative and teamwork. Builds career development paths for assigned staff
Develops, maintains, manages, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of TCU’s compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Keeps abreast of all new legislation and jurisdictional regulatory requirements and incorporate any relevant updates to Company policies and procedures
Coordinates the development, implementation, and submission of all departmental internal controls, including all aspects of TCU’s risk assessment, BSA/AML, and OFAC program management
Acts as the de facto BSA Officer, OFAC Officer and Privacy Officer in the absence of the VP, Assistant General Counsel (Compliance & Risk Management). Creates a culture of compliance and empowers staff and members to act with confidence in reporting areas of potential non-compliance
Conducts and/or oversees periodic compliance risk assessments in coordination with the credit union’s enterprise risk management program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management practices
Manages automated systems to monitor activity for BSA/AML and OFAC compliance. Oversees investigations and final decisions on BSA reporting including suspicious activity reports and ensures accurate and timely reporting of required reports
Provides compliance subject matter expertise to all levels of the organization including the Board of Directors and Audit Committee
Participates in TCU strategy sessions and provides a compliance perspective on strategic initiatives
Collaborates with other departments (e.g., risk management, internal audit, people, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution
Develops, reviews, updates Board, corporate and department policies/procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
Coordinates with internal and independent auditors and federal and state regulatory examiners during examinations and provides requested information
Works with Training & Development to develop and maintain training programs to address compliance issues
Works with external counsel in developing and revising forms, contracts and disclosures for compliance
Frequently interacts with supervisors, members, and peer group managers, normally involving matters concerning functional areas, other company divisions or units, or members and the company. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team
Works with third-party Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering software to manage and monitor the BSA Program and ensure compliance through the monitoring and reporting of member activity as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the communities served by Travis Credit Union
Candidates must have current authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
In-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to credit unions and the ability to interpret related laws and regulations
Excellent professional communication skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, as well as, attorneys, law enforcement and various state and local courts
Must be able to work independently and exercise strong leadership, problem-solving, and sound business judgment in order to make decisions in the best interests of the credit union
Proficient in MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Must be willing to embrace and leverage technology toward continuous process improvement
Ability to lead by example, motivate staff and promote teamwork
Ability to build partnerships throughout the organization and displays the personal courage to disagree while maintaining working relationships
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 7 years in Compliance within the financial services industry, or related role
Minimum 5 years management or supervisory experience
Clearly demonstrates an understanding of the financials, market, critical skills and drivers of the credit union operations
Preferred
Compliance Professional and/or BSA/AML certification preferred
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health and wellness programs
Employee performance incentive plan
Merit-based salary increases
401(k) program with immediately vested employer match
Generous holiday and vacation policies
Exclusive TCU perks such as employee loan and credit card discounts
Company
Travis Credit Union
Travis Credit Union (TCU) was founded on the principle of People Helping People.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant
Leadership Team
Chris Germann
Managing Director, Payment Services
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