Compliance Specialist

at  Kootenay Risk Services

ABOUT KOOTENAY RISK SERVICES

In 2014, four Kootenay region credit unions formed the Kootenay Risk Services ("KRS”) support organization. Today, KRS provides services to Columbia Valley, StellerVista (formerly East Kootenay) and Nelson and District credit unions. The combined assets of the three credit unions is approximately $1.3 billion across 12 branches. The core purpose of KRS is to provide the owner credit unions with risk management, internal audit and compliance resources.
The CEOs of the three credit unions, or their delegates, form the Board of Directors of KRS. Through KRS, credit unions have access to compliance services more efficiently than if the programs were developed and managed in-house. For smaller credit unions, this is similar to having a compliance department that matches the skills, knowledge and competencies of those at large credit unions.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced compliance professional and bring the skills and experience to be accountable for the delivery of compliance services to multiple community credit unions. You have strong organizational skills and a mindset of creating efficiencies through standardization and harmonization of programs and services. You are service oriented and build collaborative relationships with external resources and service providers. You are an articulate communicator and can quickly build trust and confidence at the board, senior management, and staff level. As a self-directed learner you continually seek opportunities to enhance your professional skills and knowledge. You are looking for a unique opportunity to apply your skills and make a meaningful contribution to the growth and prosperity of the Kootenay community credit unions that you serve.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years related compliance risk management experience in a financial services institution
• Business degree, designation or affiliation in compliance and/or risk management preferred
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) certification required
• CAMLO experience an asset
• Privacy Officer experience an asset
• Experience in managing a portfolio of services, including developing business relationships and providing service delivery an asset
• Broad and progressive operational credit union experience is preferred
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle transportation
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Kootenay region of B.C.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a home office

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or better

Please refer the Job description for details