Director of Compliance

Forest Area Federal Credit Union; Fife Lake (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Area Federal Credit Union seeks an experienced Director of Compliance to lead the enterprise compliance program and serve as the designated BSA Officer. This role ensures adherence to federal and state laws, with primary oversight of BSA/AML/OFAC, regulatory change, vendor risk, fair lending monitoring, and exam readiness.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial-services compliance experience, effective leadership, and excellent communication skills to drive a proactive compliance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in credit union, banking, or financial-services compliance/risk roles with direct BSA/AML/OFAC responsibilities.
• Experience serving as a designated BSA Officer.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certifications such as BSACS, ACAMS, CUCO, NCCO, or equivalent. - Preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Credit Union's enterprise compliance program and serve as the designated BSA Officer.
• Oversee BSA/AML/OFAC programs, regulatory change management, vendor compliance risk, and fair lending monitoring.
• Ensure exam readiness and partner with leaders to develop policies, procedures, controls, and training.
• Drive a proactive compliance culture through risk assessments, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Skills

BSA/AML/OFAC expertise

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSACS/ACAMS/CUCO/NCCO certifications

Job description

FAFCU is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Compliance to lead the Credit Union's enterprise compliance program and serve as the designated BSA Officer. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, with primary oversight of BSA/AML/OFAC programs, regulatory change management, vendor compliance risk, fair lending monitoring, consumer compliance, and exam readiness.

The Director of Compliance partners closely with leaders across the organization to develop and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training programs that protect the Credit Union while supporting operational excellence. This position serves as a trusted advisor to management, regulators, and auditors, driving a proactive compliance culture through risk assessments, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial-services compliance experience, expertise in BSA/AML/OFAC regulations, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for helping organizations navigate an evolving regulatory environment while delivering exceptional service to members.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience 4+ years of experience in credit union, banking, or financial-services compliance/risk roles, with direct BSA/AML/OFAC responsibilities.

Experience serving as a designated BSA Officer.

Education Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional certifications such as BSACS, ACAMS, CUCO, NCCO, or equivalent. - Preferred but not required.

Interpersonal Skills Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation.

Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.

Other Skills

Talks to others to convey information effectively. Communicates information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Thorough knowledge of laws, legal codes and government regulations.

Why Forest Area Federal Credit Union?

When you join FAFCU, you become part of a team that lives our core values of:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Empowerment
• Passion
• Innovation

We are committed to developing our employees, serving our members with excellence, and making a positive impact throughout the communities we serve.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays including your Birthday
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive work environment