Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Idexcel; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to enhance their compliance culture. This role involves conducting regulatory self-assessments, collaborating across departments to identify compliance gaps, and promoting transparency in compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance within financial institutions, particularly credit unions, and a passion for process improvement. If you're looking to make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit within a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of credit union regulations and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts internal regulatory self-assessments and evaluates adherence to regulations.
• Collaborates to assess compliance processes and recommend improvements.
• Tracks changes in laws and supports necessary updates.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Communication

Relationship Building

NCCO Certification

Education

Experience in regulatory compliance

Strong working knowledge of credit union regulations

NCCO Certification preferred

Job description

Hybrid model 2x a week or 8x a month

Description :

Top 3 Required Skills :

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Top 3 Desired Skills :

NCCO Certification (or equivalent

Cross-Functional Communication

Relationship Building

Key Responsibilities :

Conducts and supports internal regulatory self-assessments to proactively evaluate adherence to applicable regulations.

Collaborates within department to assess compliance processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical, risk-based improvements.

Promotes transparency and open communication around compliance expectations, risks, and findings within and across business units.

Supports the preparation and organization of materials for audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews.

Helps ensure policies, procedures, and operational practices remain aligned with current regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Partners cross-functionally to clarify requirements and build relationships that support a stronger compliance culture.

Maintains and monitors compliance documentation, including self-assessment checklists, issue logs, and corrective action tracking.

Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate regulatory processes and reduce duplication or manual work.

Assists in developing training materials or awareness campaigns to support frontline and back-office compliance engagement.

Tracks changes in applicable laws and regulations and supports the implementation of necessary updates.

Clearly communicates compliance findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders in a constructive and solutions-oriented manner.

Qualifications :

Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit within a financial institution, ideally a credit union.

Strong working knowledge of credit union regulations (e.g., NCUA, BSA / AML, Reg E, UDAAP, Fair Lending).

Strong understanding of business and operating environment.

Demonstrated interest in process improvement, communication, and relationship-building across functions.

NCCO (NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer) certification strongly preferred; other certifications such as CUCE or CRCM are beneficial.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to think critically and independently while balancing compliance needs with operational realities.

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Regulatory Compliance • San Diego, CA, United States