Remote Credit Union Compliance Specialist

Lead the Integrity of Financial Operations—From Anywhere

Do you have a knack for interpreting financial regulations and making sure every step aligns with them? Are you someone who enjoys building structure and ensuring clarity in every compliance procedure? If you're looking for a remote role where your regulatory knowledge directly enhances a credit union’s transparency and ethical standing, this position could be your next big move.

This fully remote role offers an annual salary of $94,787 and the chance to drive enterprise-wide compliance excellence. You'll act as the guiding voice behind internal controls, audit preparation, and risk mitigation—all while fostering trust among members and stakeholders.

🔍 Your Role in a Nutshell

As a Compliance Specialist, your mission is to protect the credit union from operational and regulatory vulnerabilities. You’ll monitor industry changes, assess internal policies, and guide teams on best practices in legal and procedural matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay ahead of evolving banking and financial compliance standards.
• Conduct thorough compliance reviews across multiple departments.
• Design internal policies that meet legal standards and support operational clarity.
• Lead investigations into policy breaches and provide actionable insights.
• Advise leadership on complex compliance topics.
• Develop educational materials to elevate compliance awareness.
• Manage documentation related to federal and state filings.
• Partner with auditors and regulators during external assessments.
• Build systems for ongoing risk evaluation and mitigation.

📁 Work Environment

• Entirely remote work structure with adaptable scheduling
• Well-defined workflows using compliance technology
• High-transparency culture that values documentation and follow-through
• Regular engagement with executive teams and compliance groups
• Tools to support both independent work and virtual collaboration

🛠️ Tools & Technologies

• Enterprise compliance software and GRC platforms
• Encrypted cloud-based policy management systems
• Communication suites like Microsoft Teams and Slack
• Remote audit and reporting systems for risk assessment
• Real-time collaboration tools to support training initiatives

🎓 Qualifications That Matter

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline
• At least three years of compliance experience in a credit union or financial institution
• Familiarity with NCUA, BSA, OFAC, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills to manage policy interpretation
• Capacity to assess operational impact based on legal obligations
• CRCM certification is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong adaptability in remote, asynchronous team settings

🧠 What You Bring

• Strong ethical foundation and unbiased perspective
• Deep understanding of risk control measures
• Comfort interpreting technical legal language for non-legal teams
• Confidence in managing confidential information and high-stakes documentation
• Proactive approach to identifying regulatory concerns before they escalate

🚀 Why This Role Makes an Impact

You’ll do more than ensure boxes are checked—you’ll help craft a culture of regulatory excellence. By implementing sustainable internal processes, translating federal mandates into actionable workplace measures, and coaching departments through change, your leadership will establish operational consistency.

This role also brings a unique opportunity to influence how remote financial institutions approach regulatory compliance. Through risk assessments, cross-departmental training, and timely policy rollouts, your contributions ensure both legal adherence and strategic resilience.

You’ll play a central role in integrating compliance into the organization's DNA. Your insights will shape policies that adapt as regulations evolve, ensuring a proactive rather than reactive approach. This role provides you with the space to lead independently, while also being an integral collaborator who champions clarity, accuracy, and fairness in every transaction and interaction.

🎁 What’s in It for You

• $94,787 annual salary
• Complete remote flexibility to manage work-life integration
• Inclusion in annual training and national compliance workshops
• A team-first environment that champions transparency and fairness
• Opportunities to expand into leadership roles in compliance operations

✅ Ready to Strengthen Financial Ethics?

If you’re passionate about building reliable, compliant processes that make a difference in member experience and organizational trust, we’d love to see what you bring to the table.

Apply today to help shape the future of ethical financial governance—while working from wherever you do your best thinking.