Director of Risk Management & Compliance (Hybrid)

Lead Risk. Champion Compliance. Make a Difference at Earthmover Credit Union!

As the Director of Risk Management & Compliance at Earthmover Credit Union, you'll play a critical role in protecting our members, supporting our employees, and ensuring ECU operates with strong compliance, sound governance, and effective risk management.

You'll lead ECU's Compliance Management System (CMS) and develop and implement a formal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with our strategic goals. You'll work closely with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and departments across the credit union to identify, assess, and mitigate risk while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you're an experienced compliance professional and strategic leader who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with others, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• A welcoming, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive salary 75K – 100k based on Credit Union and/or banking experience
• Hybrid work opportunity after successful completion of training (approximately 120 days)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Pet Discount Program and a variety of other voluntary benefits
• 10% employer contribution to your 401(k)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

** Candidates must reside in Illinois and be able to commute to our Oswego, IL office on a regular basis.**

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee ECU's Compliance Management System (CMS), including monitoring, testing, reporting, and corrective action.
• Develop and implement a formal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with ECU's strategic goals.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report on enterprise-wide risks, including operational, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts and required actions to leadership and departments.
• Review and oversee compliance policies, procedures, disclosures, and the annual policy review process.
• Prepare and present compliance and risk reports to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate compliance-related regulatory examinations and audits.
• Provide compliance and risk guidance for products, services, processes, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing compliance team through coaching, development, and accountability.
• Partner with departments across ECU to strengthen our culture of compliance and risk awareness.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging risks.