Compliance Coordinator and Executive Assistant

IAA Credit Union; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive plan

Job summary

IAA Credit Union in Bloomington, IL is seeking a governance, compliance and audit professional to oversee regulatory compliance, risk monitoring, and internal controls within a credit union environment. You will support the CEO, executive team and Board by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and board packets, distributing reports, and maintaining official records with strict confidentiality.

Requires 4+ years of related experience; base pay range is $62,000–$85,250 with eligibility for a

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of related experience or education in compliance, audit, risk management, governance, or financial services.
• Experience with board materials, meetings, and confidential information handling.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Owns compliance management, vendor due diligence, contract lifecycle management, policy administration, and risk monitoring.
• Conducts internal audits including cash counts, consumer loan audits, and mortgage quality control.
• Supports CEO, executive team and Board by coordinating meetings, agendas, packets, reports and minutes.
• Supports organizational projects with documentation management and process oversight.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Discretion and confidentiality

Executive communication

Job description

Join IAA Credit Union and become part of a team with a long-standing commitment to serving members and strengthening communities.

We're excited you're exploring a career with IAA Credit Union as we support the financial needs of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) family of companies. As an affiliate of IFB, we combine a strong legacy with a people-first approach to service.

About the role

Coordinates and conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate the IAA Credit Union's (IAACU) adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. Provides specialized administrative support to the IAACU executive management team and Board of Directors ensuring compliance with bylaws, regulatory requirements, and organizational procedures.

How does this role make an impact?

• Serves as the primary owner for compliance management, vendor due diligence, contract lifecycle management, policy administration, and risk monitoring activities. Administers the risk and compliance management platform, completes required reviews and documentation, and reports to management and external organizations.
• Conducts internal audit activities including cash counts, new account reviews, consumer loan audits, and mortgage quality control examinations. Documents audit findings, monitors corrective actions, and provides regular audit and compliance reporting to the CEO and management team.
• Supports the CEO, executive management team, Board of Directors, and committees through the coordination of meetings and governance activities, including the preparation and distribution of agendas, board packets, presentations, reports, minutes, and other communications. Maintains official records and tracks action items while handling confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
• Supports organizational projects and strategic initiatives by providing administrative coordination, documentation management, and process oversight across departments, as needed.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Prior experience in a compliance, audit, risk management, governance, executive support, or financial services role, preferably within a credit union or banking environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, vendor management, contract administration, policy governance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management principles.
• Experience preparing board and committee materials, maintaining official records, coordinating meetings, and supporting executive leadership while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, perform detailed reviews, and maintain accurate documentation in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong professional judgment, integrity, and confidence in identifying, documenting, and communicating audit findings, compliance concerns, or operational risks, including unfavorable findings when appropriate.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee, member, financial, regulatory, and Board-level information.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Physical ability to handle event planning and setup of related displays, including the ability to lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional travel required, including some overnights.

Base Pay Range:

$62,000-$85,250

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary includes your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.