Compliance Specialist in New Hartford, New York at GPO Federal Credit Union

Our Mission

To provide unwavering commitment to excellence in all we do for employees, members and the community we serve.

Overview of the Role

The Compliance Specialists responsible for ensuring the credit union remains compliant with all state and federal laws and regulations through the monitoring of industry activities and review of credit union policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of file maintenance reports related to the credit union’s products.
• On an on-going basis, review laws and regulations that impact the credit union’s compliance requirements and provide recommendations for change.
• Evaluate the credit union’s policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Update policies as needed in reaction to regulation changes and track all policy updates. Ensure that policy updates are communicated to affected staff.
• Implement a policy review schedule to ensure policies are reviewed annually and receive board approval.
• Recommend and assist in the development of credit union products, processes and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguarding of the credit unions’ assets.
• Disseminate information, answer questions, and be a subject matter expert for the credit union on all compliance-related issues, including marketing material for credit union products
• Answer employee questions regarding account opening requirements and allowable member transactions.
• Assist with management of the credit union’s vendor due diligence program. Ensure proper due diligence is conducted on all new vendors, that annual vendors reviews are conducted and vendors are evaluated before contract renewals occur.
• Develop and update credit union forms to ensure compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to align the design with GPO’s brand.
• Develop and oversee record retention policies and procedures in accordance with regulations and laws. Coordinate and record the destruction of documents per policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Review daily compliance publications to remain abreast of regulatory changes.
• Play an active role in local and national compliance communities.
• Adapt a work ethic that is aligned with GPO’s mission and keeps our member service at the forefront.
• Act as a back up to other members of the department as needed.
• To contribute to the overall achievement of the credit union’s strategic goals and objectives.
• To effectively communicate compliance information to senior management, department members and all employees and ensure understanding.
• Contribute to a positive environment that inspires GPO employees to display pride, passion and a commitment to our mission statement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s OR diploma with 5 years of similar experience
• Must possess at least one year of in-depth experience handling credit union regulations.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be a self-starter and have demonstrated experience.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent computer usage and screen time
• Frequent typing

Decision Making

To exercise sound judgement when making decisions as they relate to position duties and the credit union’s policies and procedures.

Financial Responsibilities

To be responsible for safeguarding the credit union’s assets by ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.

Communication

• Keep the department supervisor informed regarding key department issues.
• Effectively communicate within the department to ensure the flow of ideas and information.

Equipment Used

• Computer equipment and other web-based compliance platforms.
• Excel software for tracking and organizing data.

Work Environment

Office environment, based in the Administration Building.