Hybrid Internal Audit & Compliance Manager

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

3–4% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit - Compliance to lead a team of auditors, manage assigned engagements, and support the annual risk-based audit plan. The role partners with senior leadership, external auditors, and regulators to strengthen control environments and ensure timely, practical recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in regulatory compliance risk within financial services, CPA/CIA or equivalent certification, and strong CMS

Qualifications

• 5+ years of regulatory compliance risk within financial services.
• Leadership experience: hiring, coaching, performance management.
• Strong knowledge of Compliance Management Systems (CMS) including change management, policies, testing and governance.
• Knowledge of consumer protection, lending, deposit operations, and prudential regulatory requirements for credit unions/financial institutions.
• Ability to assess risk, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a dynamic regulatory environment.
• Understanding of Internal Audit standards and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to identify emerging compliance risks and reputational risk concerns.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive audiences.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of auditors, guiding engagements and fieldwork.
• Manage audits to scope, quality, budget, and timeline.
• Contribute to annual risk assessment and audit planning.
• Plan and review complex audits with defined scope and testing approaches.
• Review workpapers and reports for accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance and risk management practices.
• Communicate audit results to business leaders and senior leadership.
• Monitor action plans and verify remediation effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure sustainable control improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and examiners on independent activities.
• Support department reporting, QA, methodology improvements and analytics.
• Stay current on laws, regulations and industry practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance risk

People leadership

CMS knowledge

Regulatory change management

Consumer protection knowledge

Risk assessment & control evaluation

Audit standards & methodologies

Communication with executives

Independent & objective judgment

Analytical & problem solving

Decision making under regulatory risk

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years relevant experience

Advanced degree preferred

CPA/CIA certification

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

First Tech Federal Credit Union in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit - Compliance to lead a team of auditors, manage assigned engagements, and support the annual risk-based audit plan. The role partners with senior leadership, external auditors, and regulators to strengthen control environments and ensure timely, practical recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in regulatory compliance risk within financial services, CPA/CIA or equivalent certification, and strong CMS