Risk Program Specialist

About the role

Maps Credit Union is seeking a Risk Program Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance, risk management, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Follow all regulatory and policy compliance requirements pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment in support of the Credit Union’s risk culture.
• Communicate information, ideas, and issues clearly and professionally to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Support positive change by helping advance organizational goals and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote effective interdepartmental workflow by sharing information, following through on commitments, and collaborating with coworkers across the organization.
• Contribute to consistent, efficient, and well-documented risk-related and operational policies and procedures.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge by participating in training, reviewing relevant industry resources, and building professional relationships.
• Cross-functional vendor management activities, ensuring vendor data is accurate, current, and aligned with management reporting.
• Coordinate Vendor Oversight Committee meetings, prepare materials, document follow-up items, and support timely completion of assigned actions.
• Support the annual audit cycle by participating in branch audits and helping coordinate third-party external audit activities.
• Contribute to the Credit Union’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework by supporting ERM update sessions and helping assess whether strategic initiatives align with the institution’s risk appetite and tolerance.
• Support the annual examination cycle by assisting with examiner information requests, documentation gathering, and follow-up tracking.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization, serving as a connection point between Operations and Risk and promoting a risk-aware culture that supports thoughtful decision-making and well-justified business opportunities.
• Participate in committees, initiatives, and team projects outside the department as assigned by the VP of Risk or Chief Operations Officer.
• Represent the Credit Union through participation in community and business associations in which Maps is a member, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational documents, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, manage time effectively, prevent problems when possible, and resolve issues using sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information professionally in writing, in person, by phone, and through electronic communication channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Accurate keyboarding skills and intermediate computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and related business applications.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt effectively to changing priorities, processes, and work environments.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with coworkers, members, vendors, regulators, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated work ethic, including reliability, punctuality, organization, and accuracy.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and conduct consistent with Credit Union standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of financial industry experience with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.
• Experience in vendor management, regulatory compliance, BSA compliance, risk management, or audit strongly preferred.
• Must be bondable.