About the Role
Velocity Credit Union is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to help shape a culture of integrity, accountability, and sound risk management. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who enjoys interpreting complex regulations, partnering with business leaders, and developing practical compliance solutions that support organizational goals. If you're passionate about regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact within a growing credit union, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously enhance the credit union's compliance management program, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
- Monitor regulatory changes, assess operational impacts, and guide business units through implementation of new or revised requirements.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, and investigations while recommending practical solutions to mitigate risk.
- Review marketing materials, disclosures, and communications to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and deliver compliance training that builds employee knowledge and promotes a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization.
- Partner with leadership, internal audit, and business units to support enterprise risk initiatives, regulatory examinations, and compliance reporting.
- Coach and develop compliance team members while providing strategic guidance to executive leadership and the Board on compliance matters.
- Ensure third-party risk oversight and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field.
- Five or more years of compliance, regulatory, or risk management experience within a financial institution or credit union, including leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of credit union regulations and consumer protection laws, including NCUA, CFPB, and Texas regulatory requirements.
- Experience developing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and interpreting complex regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, educate, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to continuous improvement and ethical business practices.
Skills
- Compliance management
- Regulatory interpretation
- Risk assessment
- Monitoring
- Investigations
- Consumer protection laws
- Training development
- Third-party risk oversight
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid-remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 5+ years compliance, regulatory, or risk management experience
- Leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field
- Professional compliance certification such as CUCO, CRCM, or an equivalent designation is preferred
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance and disability
- Referral bonuses
- Paid holidays
- Discounted gym membership
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and ongoing coaching
- Opportunities for career growth
- Employee reward and recognition system
- Employee and family events
About the Company
- At Velocity, we are committed to upholding our mission of providing our community with personalized service and unique value as their local banking alternative.
- We take pride in our work culture, exemplify our core values daily, and stand by the credit union philosophy of People Helping People to continue to drive our vision of making a positive impact on our members and their financial goals.
Equal Opportunity
- Velocity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, genetics, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
