Strategic Director, Compliance & Risk

Community Choice Credit Union; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Choice Credit Union seeks a seasoned Director of Compliance & Risk to lead the enterprise-wide compliance function. You will ensure policies, controls, and disclosures align with laws and internal standards, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

You will oversee BSA/AML/CFT, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and the governance of policy, audit, and incident remediation. Collaboration with Operations, IT, Lending and other lines is essential to translate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years in compliance, risk management, or related role within a financial institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, compliance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CRCM or CAMS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring policies, controls, and disclosures meet laws and internal requirements.
• Oversee BSA/AML/CFT, OFAC, and financial crimes compliance including due diligence, monitoring, reporting, and training.
• Provide oversight for audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation; coordinate cross-functional improvements to mitigate risks.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

BSA/AML/CFT

Audit

Regulatory affairs

Third-party risk

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

CRCM/CAMS or similar

Tools

Verafin

Job description

Community Choice Credit Union seeks a seasoned Director of Compliance & Risk to lead the enterprise-wide compliance function. You will ensure policies, controls, and disclosures align with laws and internal standards, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

You will oversee BSA/AML/CFT, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and the governance of policy, audit, and incident remediation. Collaboration with Operations, IT, Lending and other lines is essential to translate