Sr Compliance Manager
About the position As a Senior Compliance Manager at BECU, you will play a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance through support of the examination process and regulatory change management. Your expertise will drive BECU's regulatory relationships. As an individual contributor, you will lead internal stakeholders in responding to regulatory requests and will manage internal change and liaise with our Technology team to ensure compliance with new and changing regulations. Your work will have a meaningful impact on BECU's compliance framework while fostering a culture of accuracy, transparency, and accountability. Your impact will go beyond policies — you'll empower teams, protect our members, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted, ethical financial institution. This is your opportunity to influence enterprise-level strategies and make a meaningful difference in the financial lives of millions. Responsibilities • Lead Compliance Strategy: Assess and evolve BECU's compliance program by analyzing current practices and envisioning future-state improvements. • Navigate Regulatory Complexity: Research and interpret federal and state laws, guidance, and regulations. • Evaluate Risk Thoughtfully: Use assessments, monitoring, and data analysis to gauge risk exposure. • Translate Regulation into Action: Proactively communicate new or changing regulatory requirements to internal stakeholders. • Lead Projects that Matter: Guide cross-functional teams in compliance-related projects. • Champion Consumer Protection: Analyze complaints and concerns related to compliance. • Empower Product Innovation: Provide compliance guidance as new products, services, or geographic expansions are considered. • Drive Remediation with Care: Oversee issue management when deficiencies arise. • Train and Inform with Purpose: Build and deliver engaging training, resources, and tools that help employees understand and apply compliance principles. • Collaborate on Vendor Oversight: Participate in all phases of the vendor lifecycle. • Support Examinations and Audits: Serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies, auditors, and legal teams. • Advise with Influence: Provide trusted guidance to executive and senior leadership. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience. • Typically requires at least 7 years of compliance experience within a financial institution or financial regulatory agency. Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or Juris Doctor). • Financial Institution Examination experience or CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) or NCCO (NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer) designation. • Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or guiding teams toward resolution of compliance issues. • Experience managing projects and conducting risk assessments. • Experience with analytical and document drafting tasks. • Experience communicating compliance-related information to various stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Experience applying problem-solving methods to compliance-related issues. • Proficiency using Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software systems. • Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and creating formal reports. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. • Disability and AD&D insurance. • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts. • Health savings accounts. • 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. • Accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year). • Receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Apply tot his job