Director of Risk and Compliance

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Full Time Management Pensacola, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $77,500.00 To $97,000.00 Annually

About Gulf Winds

Service Beyond Banking - At Gulf Winds, we are forward-thinking and team-oriented. We recognize and reward service that exceeds our members’ expectations and, most importantly, have fun while working hard and impacting our community. We’re looking for driven professionals who are passionate about service, fueled by purpose, and guided by core values of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation

Our Values

Integrity

We own our decisions and actions by doing the right thing, learning from our mistakes, and taking responsibility.

Care

We help members meet their goals by listening to understand and offering the best solutions, placing kindness above all else.

Growth

We set ambitious goals, provide personal development opportunities, and encourage results.

We challenge the status quo to enhance the member’s experience and solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

We Invest in Our People

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include 11.5 paid federal holidays, PTO starting at 18 days for new hires, 16 hours of paid volunteer time, competitively priced medical insurance, and dental and vision coverage with 100% of individual premiums paid by Gulf Winds. Team members also receive employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, an employer-funded pension plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Working at Gulf Winds

Working at Gulf Winds is not just a job, it’s a career. We’re hiring collaborative, motivated people who want to love what they do. We recognize and reward excellent member service and have fun while working hard. When you join the team, you can expect:

• Open and transparent communication with your leaders
• Consistent coaching and opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborative and team-focused environments
• Short and long-term professional development
• Opportunity to participate in cross-functional projects.

With you on our team we can achieve our vision of becoming the leading and most trusted credit union on the Gulf Coast.

Role:

The Director of Risk and Compliance is responsible for the strategic development and oversight of the organization’s enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) and regulatory compliance programs. This role ensures that Gulf Winds Credit Union maintains internal equity and adheres to all federal and state regulations, protecting the institution’s assets and reputation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

20% Leads the development and execution of the Compliance Management System (CMS), ensuring full adherence to NCUA, BSA/AML, and UDAAP regulations.

15% Assists with ongoing risk assessments to identify, measure, and control operational, strategic, and reputational risks.

15% Acts as the secondary liaison for regulatory exams and internal/external audits, ensuring timely remediation of findings.

15% Researches, interprets, and applies governing regulatory authority to draft and implement organizational policies.

15% Provides leadership and strategic direction to the risk and compliance team, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

15% Partners with business units and IT/Cybersecurity teams to provide risk-aligned guidance on new products and services.

5% Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Achieve “Satisfactory” or better ratings on all NCUA and state…