Compliance Specialist II

Park Community Credit Union; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Community Credit Union in Louisville, KY seeks a Compliance and Risk Specialist to support CMS and ERM programs. You will conduct risk-based compliance monitoring, assist with enterprise risk assessments, and strengthen controls across lending, deposits, and operations.

Collaborate with business units, track findings, and participate in risk reporting to promote a proactive culture of risk awareness and accountability within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or enterprise risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree or professional certifications in lieu of degree as stated.
• Ability to work with employees and leaders across functions to obtain information and support remediation.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based compliance monitoring and testing across lending, deposits, and other operations.
• Coordinate enterprise risk assessments and maintain risk profiles and KRIs.
• Assess and document design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; escalate exposures as needed.
• Investigate and document compliance findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory changes, track risk trends, and support governance documentation and risk reporting.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Enterprise risk management

Risk assessments

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or related field

CUCE/CRCM/CERP certifications in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERM systems

Job description

Role

By emphasizing ONE Park, ONE Mission, One Team, the Compliance and Risk Specialist supports Park Community Credit Union’s Compliance Management System (CMS) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs. The role conducts risk-based compliance monitoring, facilitates enterprise-wide risk assessments, identifies regulatory and organizational risks, evaluates internal controls, and tracks findings and remediation efforts. The specialist monitors emerging risks, supports risk reporting, and collaborates with business units to strengthen controls, enhance regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive culture of risk awareness and accountability across the organization.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based compliance monitoring and testing across lending, deposits, and other operational areas using established regulations, policies, procedures, and Compliance Management System methodologies. Identify and document potential compliance gaps and regulatory exposure and develop recommended enhancements for management review. Escalate significant findings or matters requiring interpretation or additional direction to the Compliance and Risk Manager.
• Coordinate and facilitate departmental risk assessments using established Enterprise Risk Management methodologies, risk criteria, and risk appetite and tolerance parameters. Gather and analyze information regarding inherent and residual risks, controls, and emerging risks; document proposed risk assessments and ratings; and submit significant or elevated risk matters to management for review and approval. Maintain risk profiles, risk registers, and key risk indicators (KRIs) to support enterprise-wide risk visibility.
• Partner with business units to assess and document the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls using established risk and control criteria. Identify potential control gaps, evaluate information regarding existing risk mitigation activities, and develop recommendations for management consideration. Maintain appropriate documentation of risk ownership, control activities, and action plans. Escalate exposures that may exceed established risk appetite or tolerance levels to management for review and direction.
• Identify, investigate, and document compliance findings, control deficiencies, and emerging regulatory risks using established criteria and procedures. Perform root-cause analysis and develop recommended corrective actions in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders. Monitor outstanding corrective action plans and follow up with responsible stakeholders. Escalate significant findings, elevated risk exposures, and matters outside established precedent for management review and approval prior to communication to the business line.
• Support ongoing Compliance Management System and Enterprise Risk Management program activities through regulatory change monitoring, risk trend analysis, risk event tracking, and maintenance of governance documentation. Prepare risk reports, analyses, and supporting information for management review and decision-making. Maintain accurate and timely information within applicable compliance and risk-management systems.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements

• To be an ambassador of Park's culture supporting the credit union's mission to build thriving communities together ensuring words and actions align with the Park VIBE that defines our Core Values:
  Vibrant Connections
  Inclusive Excellence
  Bold Compassion
  Endless Empowerment
• Complete assigned compliance monitoring and risk assessments within established timeframes, with documentation sufficient to support conclusions.
• Identify, document, communicate, and appropriately escalte significant compliance violations, control weaknesses, and enterprise risks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and effective collaboration while providing practical recommendations that strengthen compliance and ERM.
• To keep management informed of any key operation issues affecting the department.
• To ensure individual and Credit Union adherence to policies.
• To follow the credit union’s Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering policies and procedures, including running OFAC searches, completing investigative reports of suspicious activity and currency transaction reports timely and without error.
• To maintain a professional work environment, promote teamwork, build respect among coworkers and present a businesslike appearance
• To follow all security policies and procedures and report discrepancies or suspicious activity to manager immediately.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience A minimum of three to five years of experience in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, or a closely related field is required.

Education (1) A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or a related field; or (2) industry-recognized professional certifications, such as Certified Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP) in lieu of a degree.

Interpersonal Skills Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders across business functions to obtain information, discuss findings, explain regulatory or risk requirements, and support remediation while maintaining professional and collaborative relationships.

Other Skills Must be able to apply established regulations, policies, procedures, ERM methodologies, risk criteria, and prior precedent to assigned work; exercise sound judgment in analyzing information and developing recommendations; recognize matters requiring additional guidance; and appropriately escalte significant, complex, or unprecedented issues to management.
Strong organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, time management, and follow-through.
Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn compliance, audit, and risk-management systems are expected.

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee frequently must sit, stand, and walk short distances. The employee frequently uses hands and fingers to count currency and handle, manipulate, and feel objects, documents, and office tools and equipment. Reads, writes, listens, speaks, and uses personal computers, copiers, telephones, and other office equipment and software throughout the work day. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, squat, and reach overhead with hands and arms. Occasionally pushing and pulling of office furniture and other objects. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and on occasion lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Park Community Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled