Head of Risk & Compliance Strategy | Hybrid Role

Earthmover Credit Union; Oswego Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after training

Competitive salary 75K–100K

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with 10% employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Earthmover Credit Union seeks a Director of Risk Management & Compliance to lead its Compliance Management System (CMS) and to design an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with ECU's goals. You will partner with the Board and senior leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate risk while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You’ll build a strong compliance team, oversee regulatory examinations, and guide governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 10+ years in compliance or risk management with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial institution regulations (BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC).
• Experience with CMS and/or ERM frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Develop and implement an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report enterprise-wide risks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Review and oversee compliance policies, disclosures, and annual policy reviews.
• Prepare and present compliance and risk reports to senior leadership and board.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations and audits.
• Provide guidance on products, services, processes, and initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing compliance team.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen risk culture and awareness.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory expertise

Risk analysis

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSACS/CUCE

Tools

CMS software

Job description

Earthmover Credit Union seeks a Director of Risk Management & Compliance to lead its Compliance Management System (CMS) and to design an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with ECU's goals. You will partner with the Board and senior leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate risk while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You’ll build a strong compliance team, oversee regulatory examinations, and guide governance across the organization.