Job Description

The Position

Director of Compliance – Full-time, in-person position at our Benner Pike office in State College, PA.

Benefits and Perks

Arize Federal Credit Union provides a secure, stable working environment with financial incentives in addition to salary, plus a full range of benefits including:

• Incentive Plan
• Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Maternity Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement – 10% Employer Contributions (Total)
  • 3% Safe Harbor Contribution after 1st month (100% vested)
  • 7% Additional Contribution after 12 months (6-year vesting)

Who We Are

Arize Federal Credit Union is devoted to serving our members and our community by providing financial solutions to everyday challenges and improving the financial well-being of those we serve. Arize is a $165M (and growing), community-chartered credit union serving Centre, Huntingdon, Blair, Clearfield, Clinton, Juniata, Mifflin, Snyder, and Union counties, with three full-service branches in State College and Huntingdon, supported by a robust and easy-to-use digital banking platform that allows members to manage their finances anytime, anywhere.

All decisions are made locally, and our culture centers on teamwork, development, community involvement, work-life balance, and advocacy.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Director of Compliance to lead our enterprise-wide compliance and compliance risk management program. This role is responsible for ensuring the credit union’s policies, procedures, and operations comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, while aligning with Arize’s Risk Appetite Statement.

The Director of Compliance serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, oversees the compliance function, and plays a critical role in protecting the organization from regulatory, operational, and reputational risk.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and oversee an enterprise-wide compliance risk management program
• Analyze new and pending laws and regulations and assess their impact on credit union operations
• Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee the compliance department, including hiring, performance management, and development of staff
• Monitor and administer compliance risk management programs in accordance with applicable regulations
• Oversee member disclosure compliance, including drafting, reviewing, testing, and maintaining required disclosures
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for staff regarding compliance and disclosure requirements
• Prepare and present periodic compliance reports to senior management
• Serve as BSA Officer, ensuring timely and accurate BSA/AML reporting, SAR and CTR filings, and record retention
• Oversee FinCEN, OFAC, fraud monitoring, and related due diligence activities
• Coordinate compliance-related training across the organization
• Act as a liaison with affiliated CUSOs and external agencies on compliance matters
• Support the CFO with Enterprise Risk Management reporting and analysis
• Investigate compliance-related incidents, fraud, or irregularities as requested

What You’ll Bring

• 5-10 years of similar or related compliance experience, preferably within a financial institution or credit union
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry-recognized certifications
• Strong working knowledge of financial institution regulations, including BSA/AML
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and support a compliance team
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment

We ensure that our hiring process is accessible for everyone. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please let us know.

Arize is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arize are made without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Job Tags

Similar Jobs