Director of Regulatory Compliance

The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) seeks a seasoned compliance expert to lead a team of compliance counsels who provide our members with accurate, timely, and comprehensive assistance on federal regulations impacting credit unions.

Who we are:

NAFCU is helping credit unions unlock their potential by helping them grow through best-in-class advocacy, compliance assistance, and education. Everything we do is designed to help credit unions increase their ability to serve America’s main streets – we believe credit unions are the best financial services option for the American consumer, and we want them to win.

Growing also is key where our employees are concerned. Within our 70+ person staff, we look to support each other to be creative and curious. Extreme member service is what we provide our credit unions, but it’s also what we provide one another so we can meet our individual and Association goals in the short- and long-term. We want to work in the company of a diverse, inclusive group of people who treat their colleagues with respect and warmth.

Who you are:

You are an innovative leader who enjoys helping your team of professionals learn and grow. Equally important, you think critically and can help NAFCU find innovative ways to provide compliance products and assistance to our members, so they can keep pace with the changing regulatory environment.

You enjoy learning new things and are willing to roll up your sleeves and learn by doing. You appreciate professional development opportunities and enjoy working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment that also has work-life balance.  You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere and take pride in helping others. You are strategic in your approach to issues and problems and in the development of new business and opportunities for growth.

You have at least five years of consumer financial services compliance experience, preferably related to credit union compliance, and you have experience in leading, building, and coaching a team of employees. You have strong research, writing, and organizational skills and enjoy taking ownership of projects and improving processes. You enjoy public speaking and can communicate complex ideas to a layperson audience.

What you'll do:

Oversee the work, performance management, and professional development of NAFCU’s regulatory compliance counsels who serve as the primary resources to members with compliance queries and ensure that members are aware of changes in regulations to prepare for compliance.

Responsible for the production of various publications for compliance officers, including blog posts, insights posts, compliance alerts, content for NAFCU’s magazine, and other compliance publications.

Oversee the NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer (NCCO) program in cooperation with the Education Division, which runs the NAFCU Regulatory Compliance School and administers the NCCO program.    

Speak on behalf of the Association on compliance-related topics as directed, serving as the brand ambassador for NAFCU compliance.

Consult with the Education Division on the exam and study guide content for the NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Officer (NCBSO) program.                                                                                                                    

Prepare, oversee, and execute annual budget preparation for all Compliance Division activities, and monitor adherence to the approved budget.

Plan educational content of NAFCU’s annual Regulatory Compliance School, NAFCU’s annual Regulatory Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Seminar; consult on the educational content of BSA School and Risk Management Seminar; provide consultation to NAFCU’s Education Division on potential topics and speakers for NAFCU webcasts, Annual Conference, and other educational programs; lead and moderate NAFCU education programs.

Prepare, edit, and consult on all NAFCU publications (both digital and printed) and social media as well as conference content and other NAFCU information sources regarding compliance issues.

Position Requirements:

• Law degree and active state or D.C. bar membership
• At least five years of consumer financial services compliance experience with a government agency, trade association, or financial institution. Credit union compliance or operational experience is a definite plus, as is experience working with a membership-based organization.
• Strong research, analytical, and editorial skills.
• Experience in leading, coaching, and building a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in public speaking and published writings.
• Availability to travel for conference and seminars – approximately 15% of the year.

NAFCU requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless entitled to an accommodation. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be made contingent upon satisfaction of this requirement, and you will be required to show proof that you are fully vaccinated or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. Please do not provide information about your vaccine status or whether you are seeking an exemption from the vaccination requirement with your resume, cover letter & salary range expectation submission.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please send your resume, cover letter, and a salary range expectation to hr@nafcu.org. EOE