SECU · 6 hours ago
Governance Analyst
Linthicum, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expSECU is a financial institution that prioritizes employee well-being and community service. The Governance Analyst will support the VP of BSA & Compliance in managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to the growth of these initiatives.
AccountingBankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provides expert insight and analysis on effectiveness, trends and emerging risks to support the governance program development and maturity
Prepares comprehensive monthly reporting, dashboards and presentations for department, management, committee and board
Supports SECU’s Business Continuity, Incident Response, and Disaster Recovery Programs
Maintains all program policies, procedures and working documents to ensure accuracy by leading appropriate review schedules, documenting updates, and presenting recommendations to management for approval
Oversees SECU’s policy management software solution and workflows
Maintains policy inventory and SECU policy repository
Supports audit and coordinates exam governance processes. Serves as a main point of contact for audit and examiners
Acts as trusted advisor for Governance, Compliance and ERM Programs and initiatives
Facilitates coordination across departments on process improvements, operational changes and remediation efforts required to mitigate risk
Ensures documentation of remediation efforts is accurate and compliant
Completes appropriate risk assessments for governance department
Supports efforts of Operational Risk Analyst in remediating risks and documents remediation
Supports daily responsibilities and monitoring of SECU’s Compliance Management System, including Fair Lending monitoring and compliance program reporting
Develops compliance review templates and procedures
Serves as subject matter expert by providing sound compliance/regulatory guidance, research and resources to management and staff, consulting with legal counsel as required
Partners with business line leadership to support resolution of compliance issues
Assists with the review of SECU policies and procedures
Fosters a culture of compliance and legal awareness organizationally, remains aware of risks facing SECU and the industry
Supports SECU projects and initiatives
Support complaint management and policy review processes
Interact and support CUSO partners and credit union partners
Serve on Capital Area Compliance Roundtable (CACR) to represent SECU
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Certified Credit Union Compliance Officer (CUCO) Certification or Certified Regulatory Compliance (CRCM) Certification required or must be obtained within the first year of employment
3-5 years' experience working at a financial institution
3-5 years of demonstrated responsibility in a compliance, risk or governance role
Demonstrates an understanding of SECU's culture, core values, mission, and strategic priorities as they relate to Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities
Applies knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management principles, and compliance frameworks to support effective decision-making and daily operations
Interprets data, documentation, and audit findings to identify trends, assess impact, and recommend process improvements
Collaborates effectively across departments, recognizing how Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs intersect with operational functions throughout the organization
Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Experience in Regulatory Compliance (to include Fair Lending compliance) preferred
Credit Union experience preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical, vision, dental benefits
401k plan with company matching
Generous sick, vacation and personal leave
Annual corporate-wide incentives
Company
SECU
Even though we're North Carolina's largest credit union, we're still just "people helping people." We currently serve over 2.6 million members through more than 270 branch offices - and growing! Members have 24/7 access to account services from over 1,100 ATMs, as well as via phone, our website, and the SECU Mobile App.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leigh Brady
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-23
State Employees' Credit Union (SECU)
2025-09-17
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