Risk Program Specialist

Maps Credit Union

Description:

 Maps Credit Union is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Risk Program Specialist who enjoys compliance and risk mitigation, bringing structure to complex processes, and keeping important initiatives moving forward. As a proactive and collaborative self-starter, you'll play an important role in strengthening risk oversight, supporting vendor management, conducting branch audits, and driving operational consistency.  

 Key responsibilities include:

• Follow all regulatory and policy compliance requirements pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment in support of the Credit Union’s risk culture.
• Communicate information, ideas, and issues clearly and professionally to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Support positive change by helping advance organizational goals and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote effective interdepartmental workflow by sharing information, following through on commitments, and collaborating with coworkers across the organization.
• Contribute to consistent, efficient, and well-documented risk-related and operational policies and procedures.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge by participating in training, reviewing relevant industry resources, and building professional relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional vendor management activities and help ensure vendor data is accurate, current, and aligned with management reporting.
• Maintain data integrity and support system integrations within the Credit Union’s primary vendor management platform.
• Support the VP of Risk in monitoring vendor contracts, tracking key dates and renewal terms, and helping ensure vendor performance is managed in accordance with contractual expectations.
• Assist the VP of Risk with coordinating Vendor Oversight Committee meetings, preparing materials, documenting follow-up items, and supporting timely completion of assigned actions.
• Support the annual audit cycle by participating in branch audits and helping coordinate third-party external audit activities.
• Contribute to the Credit Union’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework by supporting ERM update sessions and helping assess whether strategic initiatives align with the institution’s risk appetite and tolerance.
• Assist the VP of Risk in coordinating responses to regulatory compliance questions from Credit Union staff.
• Support the annual examination cycle by assisting with examiner information requests, documentation gathering, and follow-up tracking.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization, serving as a connection point between Operations and Risk and promoting a risk-aware culture that supports thoughtful decision-making and well-justified business opportunities.
• Participate in committees, initiatives, and team projects outside the department as assigned by the VP of Risk or Chief Operations Officer.
• Support Credit Union and CUSO objectives by completing related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Represent the Credit Union through participation in community and business associations in which Maps is a member, as appropriate.

Requirements:

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational documents, policies, and regulations.
2. Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, manage time effectively, prevent problems when possible, and resolve issues using sound judgment.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information professionally in writing, in person, by phone, and through electronic communication channels.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
5. Accurate keyboarding skills and intermediate computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and related business applications.
6. Ability to remain flexible and adapt effectively to changing priorities, processes, and work environments.
7. Ability to work accurately and consistently with close attention to detail.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
9. Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with coworkers, members, vendors, regulators, and outside agencies.
10. Demonstrated work ethic, including reliability, punctuality, organization, and accuracy.
11. Professional appearance, demeanor, and conduct consistent with Credit Union standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred.
2. Minimum of three years of financial industry experience with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.  
3. Experience in vendor management, regulatory compliance, BSA compliance, risk management, or audit strongly preferred.
4. Must be bondable.

Starting Non-Exempt Wage: $31.85 - $35.39 per hour depending on experience.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, business hours. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of a 90-day training period. 

To show our appreciation to employees, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off, starting at 12 hours per month
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student loan paydown program
• Employee loan discount program
• Wellness incentives

Why employees are proud to work here:

• We offer paid volunteer time
• We provide financial education for youth and adults
• We provide grants to teachers in the valley
• We offer scholarships for local high school seniors headed to college

About Maps:

Located in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon, Maps Credit Union offers a wide variety of services to over 87,000 members at 14 branch locations and supports over 370 employees. More than anything else, we believe in lifelong learning—not only about money and finances but in all areas of life. Our focus on lifelong learning is a result of our proud history as an educators’ credit union, dating back to our start in 1935. We passionately believe that the best way to navigate life’s great adventure is to do it together.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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