Strategic Risk & Compliance Leader — AML/BSA

Champion Credit Union; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Credit Union in Canton, NC seeks a proactive Risk Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, member account fraud, and internal audit functions. The role requires strategic program development and effective governance across multiple risk areas.

The successful candidate will lead AML/OFAC initiatives, supervise risk staff, coordinate with regulators and auditors, and report findings to senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in finance industry.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Experience in Risk Management, Auditing, and/or Compliance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance, audit, and member fraud prevention activities across the organization.
• Develop, monitor, and update the AML/CFT and OFAC programs.
• Oversee fraud investigations and provide recommendations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors, examiners, and regulatory agencies and respond to inquiries and audit requests.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to leadership and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication & collaboration

Regulatory risk experience

Education

College degree

Tools

BSA/AML software

Fraud monitoring tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Champion Credit Union in Canton, NC seeks a proactive Risk Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, member account fraud, and internal audit functions. The role requires strategic program development and effective governance across multiple risk areas.

The successful candidate will lead AML/OFAC initiatives, supervise risk staff, coordinate with regulators and auditors, and report findings to senior management.