Compliance Specialist

University of Hawaii FCU; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee EAP

Bus Pass Subsidy

Job summary

University of Hawaii FCU is seeking a Compliance Specialist to lead day-to-day compliance programs, including BSA, vendor due diligence, and regulatory disclosures. The role reports to the VP, Member Support.

Responsibilities include reviewing CTRs/SARs, monitoring OFAC, and supporting law changes with updated forms. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong regulatory knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in retail financial services or related field.
• Knowledge of financial institution regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• BSA Compliance – daily/monthly processing, reviewing reports, and researching suspicious activity.
• Review CTRs and SARs to ensure timely filings.
• Review OFAC exemption lists and vendor due diligence as part of compliance.
• Assist in reviewing disclosures/forms for new regulations and alignment with practices.

Skills

BSA Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Join a spirited, dynamic team with Hawai`i’s leading credit union as we make a difference in our community – providing financial value, exceptional service, and state‑of‑the‑art convenience to our members.

Position Title:

Compliance Specialist

Department:

Compliance

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Vice President, Member Support

Employee Benefits

One great perk of working at UHFCU is we offer on-demand pay through our financial wellness provider. With the on-demand pay benefit, you can have the money you've already earned when you need it, so your time and money can work better for you. Get early access and get paid without waiting for your paycheck.

In addition to competitive pay, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical Insurance which Includes Drug and Vision; Company pays 100% of Employee's Self-Coverage; PLUS, a Company Paid Subsidy Towards Family-Coverage
• Dental Insurance; Company Pays 100% of Employee's Self-Coverage and Employee Pays for Low-Cost Family-Coverage
• Medical and Dental Plan Premium Waiver Option
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Non-Elective Contribution (NEC)
• Eligible to Earn Thirty-Five (35+) Paid Days Off a Year
• Vacation Cash-Out Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care (Pre-Tax Benefit)
• Company Pays for Employee Group Basic Life With AD&D Insurance
• Company Pays for Employee Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Recovery, Critical Illness + Cancer, and Hospital Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Loan Discount
• Company Subsidizes 50% for Adult Monthly Bus Pass
• Cash Reward Employee Referral Program
• Workiversary Cash Reward and Gifts
• Internal and External Professional Development Opportunities
• And Many More!

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the day‑to‑day functions with respect to the credit union’s compliance programs, such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), vendor due diligence, and compliance of forms and disclosures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• BSA Compliance – daily/monthly functions of processing and reviewing reports, and researching identified accounts for suspicious activity.
• Assists in the periodic review and update of the BSA program.
• Reviews reports daily to ensure CTRs and SARs are filed timely.
• Reviews Verafin reports and follows up on suspicious activity.
• Reviews shared branching transaction data for BSA compliance.
• Monitors and reviews the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Exemption list.
• Processes FinCEN 314(a) Information Sharing Between Law Enforcement and Financial Institutions.
• Monitors the SAR reporting tool for staff reporting of any suspicious activity including elder abuse, fraud, etc.
• Assists in the review and update of disclosures/forms for new regulations and consistency with credit union practice and system set‑up.
• Assists in the review of subpoenas and IRS levies.
• Assists in researching regulations for compliance of credit union operations.
• Assists in carrying out credit union compliance programs such as Vendor Due Diligence and Red Flags.
• Assists in credit/debit card program as required.
• Assists in ACH, Sharedraft and other electronic services as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The following duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner:

• Filing of CTRs and SARs.
• Review of OFAC exemption list.
• Review of member due diligence forms.
• Review of wires, ACH and monetary instrument purchases.
• Review and update of new vendors and contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in the retail financial services field, preferred

Required Knowledge:

Knowledge of financial institution regulations

Basic understanding of MS Office Suite is desired

Experience Required:

Experience in applying policies and procedures

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Able to read and comprehend regulations

Able to multi-task and prioritize work

ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Repetitive Motion:

Movements frequently and regularly required using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Communication Skills:

Must frequently convey detailed or important instructions of ideas accurately and quickly.

Visual Abilities:

Average visual acuity necessary to read, prepare and inspect documents or products.

Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive information.

Physical Strength:

Sedentary work (sitting most of the time). Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Reasoning Ability:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry-out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving variables.

Mathematics Ability:

Able to perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using a calculator.

Language Ability:

Able to write complex sentences using normal word order with present and past tenses, as well as a command of the English vocabulary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Air-conditioned, smoke‑free office setting.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that scheduled attendance requirements may change due to business needs.

BUSINESS HOURS:

Monday through Saturday. Business hours are subject to change. Must be able to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.