Compliance Coordinator and Executive Assistant - IAACU

IAA Illinois Agricultural Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, &

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays & volunteer time off

Job summary

IAA Credit Union is seeking a seasoned compliance and audit professional to safeguard its policies and regulatory obligations while supporting executive leadership. This role coordinates audits, manages vendor due diligence, and reports findings to the CEO and Board.

It also drives governance activities and secure handling of confidential information across a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will have 4+ years of relevant experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Experience in compliance, audit, risk management, governance, executive support, or financial services role.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, vendor management, contract administration, policy governance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management.
• Experience preparing board materials and supporting executive leadership while handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project coordination skills in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate adherence to policies and regulations.
• Provides specialized administrative support to executive management and Board of Directors ensuring bylaws and regulatory compliance.
• Manages compliance, vendor due diligence, contract lifecycle, policy administration, and risk monitoring.
• Administers risk management platform, completes reviews, and reports to management and external organizations.
• Documents audit findings, tracks corrective actions, and reports to the CEO and management.
• Supports governance meetings: agendas, board packets, presentations, minutes, and communications.
• Maintains official records and handles confidential information with discretion.
• Assists organizational projects with coordination and process oversight.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Internal audits

Risk management

Governance

Executive support

Financial services

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.

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.

#LI-CORP 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 include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

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

Why work with us?

Founded in 1951, IAA Credit Union (IAACU) was created to serve the financial needs of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) family of companies, and that purpose continues to guide us today. We are dedicated to building financial relationships that enrich our members’ lives through personalized service and trusted support. Through our affiliation with IFB, our employees are part of a strong, respected organization with deep roots across Illinois. While headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, IAACU serves individuals and families across the country. At IAACU, our culture is centered on community, connection, and making a difference in how we serve our members, their families, and the broader organizations we support.

• insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• paid time off
• paid company holidays and time off to volunteer

IAACU is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

IAACU does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

IFB is headquartered in Bloomington, IL, with hybrid positions available at our home office and statewide across our 93 County Farm Bureau offices.

Our Mission

Improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life. Since 1916, IFB has remained dedicated to advocating for farmers and agriculture, connecting the farming community with consumers and promoting the values and quality of life we hold dear in Illinois. We’re a grassroots membership organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois. Our members join because they are looking for advocacy, access to reliable agricultural information and education and our member benefits. We also invest in the future of agriculture via the IAA Foundation, grow agricultural leaders through developmental programming and events, cultivate environmental stewardship and champion innovation by working with our partner and affiliated organizations, such as COUNTRY Financial; GROWMARK; Prairie Farms Dairy and the state commodity groups. Our employees — regardless of their connection to agriculture — are instrumental in providing this value to our members by creating and managing programs, services and activities. We support their development through continuous learning and training, tuition assistance and a competitive, full-range package of benefits. Our people are our members’ neighbors, and we work to ensure they share the same opportunities for personal and professional growth and contributing to their communities.