Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing our Compliance Management System (CMS). You’ll monitor regulatory changes, conduct risk assessments, and provide insight to management to help guide organizational responses with practical, effective solutions. Acting as the primary compliance advisor, you’ll work closely with managers, senior leaders, and the Board to communicate requirements, assess risks, and recommend actions that protect both our members and the credit union. Your day-to-day will include building policies, performing internal reviews, and preparing reports that keep leadership informed and regulators confident in our readiness. You’ll coordinate directly with auditors and regulators, ensuring responses and corrective actions are timely and thorough. You will partner with department leaders and the training team to deliver compliance training, which prepares our workforce with appropriate knowledge. You will have a constant focus on program oversight, monitoring, and advising. In this role, your expertise will shape the systems and practices that ensure we remain both compliant and member-focused as our organization continues to grow. Who We’re Looking For You’re a compliance professional with a strong grasp of financial institution regulations in Washington State, and the ability to work effectively with people. You know how to interpret complex requirements and explain them clearly to executives, managers, and staff. You have at least 3–5 years of compliance experience in financial services (credit union or community banking in Washington is preferred) and can point to times where your guidance made a measurable impact. You’re confident and diplomatic when advising senior management and the Board, able to balance firmness with approachability. You enjoy building processes, identifying risks, and helping others understand why compliance matters-not just what’s required. We’re looking for a sharp, strategic thinker who sees compliance not as a checkbox, but as a way to build trust, shape culture, and drive sustainable growth. As our Compliance Officer, you’ll be the guardian of our values – translating regulations into practical, business-friendly practices that support our goals without compromising our standards. You have a practical mindset – you know the difference between theoretical risk and real-world application. If you believe that ethics and innovation can go hand in hand, we want to talk to you. You either already hold, or are willing to complete within one year, one of the following certifications: NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer (NCCO) Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE) Above all, you bring integrity, discretion, and a strong sense of purpose to everything you do.

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