CRA & BSA Compliance Specialist

Great Lakes Credit Union; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Great Lakes Credit Union in Bannockburn, IL is seeking a CRA and BSA Specialist to review commercial loans, donations, volunteering and investments under the Illinois CRA. The role focuses on timely LAR filings, CTRs, and staying current with state laws.

You will partner with the CRA Officer, support due diligence for high-risk members, and help clear OFAC suspects, while maintaining professionalism in reporting and documentation. A two-year degree and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in related field or equivalent training.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Experience or understanding of CRA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, pivot tables) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRA software is a plus.
• Understanding basic BSA requirements for CTRs and OFAC clearing is helpful.
• Basic knowledge in Excel and AML software.

Responsibilities

• Comply with CRA laws and Illinois CRA policy and procedures.
• Review loans and CRA reporting qualifications with CRA Officer.
• Review GLCU and GLCU Foundation donations for CRA qualification and impact.
• Document volunteering for reporting qualifications.
• Develop CRA reports with CRA Officer.
• Complete CTR preparation.
• Review enhanced due diligence alerts (EDD) and assist in related work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent

Tools

CRA software

BSA software

Job description

Great Lakes Credit Union in Bannockburn, IL is seeking a CRA and BSA Specialist to review commercial loans, donations, volunteering and investments under the Illinois CRA. The role focuses on timely LAR filings, CTRs, and staying current with state laws.

You will partner with the CRA Officer, support due diligence for high-risk members, and help clear OFAC suspects, while maintaining professionalism in reporting and documentation. A two-year degree and related experience are required.