Redwood Credit Union

Full-service credit union banking & loans

Senior Compliance Analyst - Mortgage

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About the Job

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and processes related to financial institutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Insight and judgment to initiate timely and appropriate action.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge of internet and intranet applications, proficiency operating a personal computer, and ability to use Microsoft Office software.
Ability to oversee work processes and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
Ability to effectively research and report on complex legal issues.
Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize a variety of activities simultaneously.
Ability to act independently and confidentially, using discretion and tact.
Ability to distinguish and manage confidential material and information.
Ability and desire to work in a team environment, with the ability to perform work independently.
Compliance Officer Certification (NCCO, CUCE, or equivalent) is required.
Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, pre-law, or a related discipline, with a minimum of six years’ experience in financial services, regulatory compliance, the insurance industry, financial institution internal audit, or risk management.
Ability to attend off-site conferences, which may include travel by car or air.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist, and turn; lift up to 15 pounds occasionally; and use a computer keyboard and calculator.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and evaluate risks and controls; complete regulatory compliance analysis and research; identify issues and opportunities to improve efficiency or effectiveness; and work with management to develop action plans that mitigate risks and correct issues.
Work independently with broad discretion on varied, diverse, and difficult assignments.
Provide guidance and leadership to other Compliance team members.
Plan, organize, and perform Compliance activities and projects.
Review and analyze regulatory and legal changes affecting financial institutions to determine applicability and impact to Redwood Credit Union.
Research regulatory and legal questions for other departments as assigned.
Present analysis and findings to Redwood Credit Union management.
Work independently with Redwood Credit Union departments to implement legal requirements and ensure changes to products, services, and processes comply with applicable legal requirements.
Create and manage compliance and training programs.
Oversee activities of Compliance Analysts as assigned by the Compliance Manager.
Prepare revisions to Credit Union disclosures.
Prepare written reports and analysis for Compliance management.
Assist with projects, examinations, audits, and other assigned tasks.
Provide service to members and internal clients.
Manage projects required to implement regulatory and legal changes, including setting project goals, coordinating efforts across multiple departments, and monitoring effectiveness.
Work independently with Redwood Credit Union departments to identify and mitigate compliance, business continuity, and internal-control risks to the line of business.
Research and advise Redwood Credit Union Services Group management on Credit Union Service Organization governance requirements.
Review and analyze regulatory and legal changes affecting insurance agencies and vehicle broker/dealers to determine applicability and impact to Redwood Credit Union Services Group.
Present analysis and findings to Redwood Credit Union and Redwood Credit Union Services Group management.
Work independently with Redwood Credit Union Services Group management to implement legal requirements and ensure changes to products, services, and processes comply with applicable legal requirements.
Create and manage Redwood Credit Union Services Group compliance and training programs.
Prepare revisions to Redwood Credit Union Services Group disclosures.
Prepare written reports and analysis for Redwood Credit Union Services Group management.
Manage projects to implement regulatory and legal changes, including setting project goals, coordinating efforts across multiple departments, and monitoring effectiveness.
Administer the Redwood Credit Union Services Group licensing process to ensure corporate and employee licenses are maintained.
Administer annual Redwood Credit Union Services Group reporting.
Establish goals and work plans for Redwood Credit Union Services Group compliance.
Prepare compliance reports as needed for the Redwood Credit Union Services Group Board.
Collect and prepare information for internal and external audits.
Act as liaison with external compliance auditors.
Document audit procedures performed or coordinated and supported.
Maintain audit work papers and documentation.
Develop and monitor remediation plans resulting from deficiencies identified in audits.
Administer the compliance testing program and monitor result status.
Complete status reports and maintain records of time usage.
Support Redwood Credit Union governance activities.
Attend training as designated by the Compliance Manager.

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst who will be responsible for proactively identifying and evaluating risks and controls, completing regulatory compliance analysis and research, identifying issues and/or areas for improvement in efficiency or effectiveness, and working with management in developing action plans to ensure risks are effectively mitigated and issues are corrected. Work independently with broad discretion as assignments may be varied, diverse, and difficult in nature. Provide guidance and leadership to other team members in Compliance. Plan, organize, and perform Compliance activities and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance:

oReview and analyze regulatory and legal changes affecting financial institutions to determine applicability and impact to RCU.

o Research regulatory/legal questions for other departments as assigned.

o Present analysis and findings to RCU management.

o Independently work with RCU departments to implement legal requirements and to ensure changes to products, services, and processes comply with applicable legal requirements.

o Create and manage compliance programs and training programs.

o Oversee activities of Compliance Analyst(s) as assigned by Compliance Manager.

o Prepare revisions to Credit Union disclosures.

o Prepare written reports and analysis for Compliance management.

o Assist on projects, exams, audits, and other tasks as assigned.

o Provide excellent service to all Members and internal clients.

o Manage projects required to implement regulatory and legal changes, including setting project goals, coordinating efforts between multiple departments, and monitoring for effectiveness.

o Independently work with RCU departments to identify and mitigate risks to the line of business, including compliance, business continuity, and internal controls.

RCU Services Group Compliance:

o Research and advise RCUSG Management on Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) governance requirements.

o Review and analyze regulatory and legal changes affecting insurance agencies and vehicle broker/dealers to determine applicability and impact to RCU Services Group.

o Present analysis and findings to RCU and RCU Services Group Management.

o Independently work with RCU Services Group Management to implement legal requirements and to ensure changes to products, services, and processes comply with applicable legal requirements.

o Create and manage RCU Services Group compliance programs and training programs.

o Prepare revisions to RCU Services Group disclosures.

o Prepare written reports and analysis for RCU Services Group Management.

o Manage projects required to implement regulatory and legal changes, including setting project goals, coordinating efforts between multiple departments, and monitoring for effectiveness.

o Administer RCU Services Group licensing process to ensure all corporate and employee licenses are properly maintained.

o Administer annual RCU Services Group reporting.

o Establish goals and work plans for RCU Services Group compliance.

o Prepare compliance reports as needed for RCU Services Group Board.

Audit/Admin:

o Collect and prepare information for both internal and external audits.

o Act as liaison with external compliance auditors.

o Document audit procedures performed or coordinated/supported.

o Maintain audit work papers and documentation.

o Develop and monitor remediation plans resulting from any deficiencies identified in audits.

o Administer compliance testing program and monitors result status.

o Complete status reports and maintain records of time usage.

o Support RCU governance activities.

o Attend training as designated by Compliance Manager.

Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.

Why work for Redwood Credit Union?

•21st largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay

•Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"

•Awarded a 5-Star Bauer Rating

• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026"

•Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times

•Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 21 years in a row

•World-class Employee Engagement scores

•Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate

•Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.

Minimum Qualification: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and processes related to financial institutions.
Strong analytical/problem solving, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Insight and judgment to initiate timely and appropriate action.
Must possess meticulous attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to use and navigate internet and intranet applications with proficient skill in the operation of a PC and use of Microsoft Office software.
Ability to oversee work processes and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
Ability to effectively research and report on complex legal issues.
Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize a variety of activities simultaneously.
Ability to act independently and confidentially, using discretion, and tact.
Ability to distinguish and manage confidential material and information.
Ability and desire to work in a team environment, with ability to perform work independently.

Licenses and Certifications

Compliance Officer Certification (NCCO, CUCE, or equivalent) is required.

The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, pre-law, or related discipline, with a minimum of six years’ experience in financial services industry, regulatory compliance, insurance industry, financial institution internal audit, or risk management.

Compensation: Base starting range: $100,604 to $132,552 annually commensurate with experience.

Our base salary starting range is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

Redwood Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings

• Employee performance incentive plan

• Salary Advancement– Merit increase based on performance

• 401(k) program with employer match

• Time Off- Competitive PTO accrual plus 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!

RCU Discounts and Perks:

• RCU employees are eligible for a .75% discount off RCU standard collateral auto loans

• RCU employees are eligible for a 1% discount on all recreational or boat loan products

• 2% discount off Visas and LOC Loans through RCU

• 0% interest loan to support employees with various immigration related expenses such as visa application fees and relocation costs. Loan amount up to $1,000.

• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process. Loan amount up to $15,000.

• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500

• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to attend off-site conferences which may include travel by car or air.

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist, and turn.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.

• Work environment is indoors; majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.

*Redwood Credit Union is not offering Visa transfers and/or sponsorships for this position.

Internal Team Members: If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

Redwood Credit Union

Full-service credit union banking & loans

Redwood Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative serving California’s Northern Bay Area. It offers personal and business banking services including checking and savings accounts, certificates, loans (auto, home), insurance, wealth management, and online/mobile banking. Members deposit funds to open accounts and borrow via loans or lines of credit with advertised rates, while digital tools and support keep accounts accessible. Its goal is to help members save, plan, and manage money while supporting the local communities it serves.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Santa Rosa, CA
Founded: 1950

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