Compliance Specialist at University of Hawaii FCU

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act, BSA, Vendor due diligence, CTR filing, SAR filing, Verafin, OFAC monitoring, FinCEN 314(a), Regulatory research, Communication skills, Multi-tasking, Financial regulations, MS Office Suite, Data analysis, Attention to detail

Industry

Banking

Description

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Join a spirited, dynamic team with Hawai`i’s leading credit union as we make a difference in our community – providing financial value, exceptional service, and state-of-the-art convenience to our members. Position Title: Compliance Specialist Department: Compliance FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Vice President, Member Support Employee Benefits One great perk of working at UHFCU is we offer on-demand pay through our financial wellness provider. With the on-demand pay benefit, you can have the money you've already earned when you need it, so your time and money can work better for you. Get early access and get paid without waiting for your paycheck. In addition to competitive pay, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package. * Medical Insurance which Includes Drug and Vision; Company pays 100% of Employee's Self-Coverage; PLUS, a Company Paid Subsidy Towards Family-Coverage * Dental Insurance; Company Pays 100% of Employee's Self-Coverage and Employee Pays for Low-Cost Family-Coverage * Medical and Dental Plan Premium Waiver Option * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Non-Elective Contribution (NEC) * Eligible to Earn Thirty-Five (35+) Paid Days Off a Year * Vacation Cash-Out Program * Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care (Pre-Tax Benefit) * Company Pays for Employee Group Basic Life With AD&D Insurance * Company Pays for Employee Long Term Disability Insurance * Voluntary Accident Recovery, Critical Illness + Cancer, and Hospital Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee Loan Discount * Company Subsidizes 50% for Adult Monthly Bus Pass * Cash Reward Employee Referral Program * Workiversary Cash Reward and Gifts * Internal and External Professional Development Opportunities * And Many More! POSITION PURPOSE: This position is responsible for the day‐to‐day functions with respect to the credit union’s compliance programs, such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), vendor due diligence, and compliance of forms and disclosures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * BSA Compliance – daily/monthly functions of processing and reviewing reports, and researching identified accounts for suspicious activity. * Assists in the periodic review and update of the BSA program. * Reviews reports daily to ensure CTRs and SARs are filed timely. * Reviews Verafin reports and follows up on suspicious activity. * Reviews shared branching transaction data for BSA compliance. * Monitors and reviews the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Exemption list. * Processes FinCEN 314(a) Information Sharing Between Law Enforcement and Financial Institutions. * Monitors the SAR reporting tool for staff reporting of any suspicious activity including elder abuse, fraud, etc. * Assists in the review and update of disclosures/forms for new regulations and consistency with credit union practice and system set‐up. * Assists in the review of subpoenas and IRS levies. * Assists in researching regulations for compliance of credit union operations. * Assists in carrying out credit union compliance programs such as Vendor Due Diligence and Red Flags. * Assists in credit/debit card program as required. * Assists in ACH, Sharedraft and other electronic services as required. * Performs other duties as required. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The following duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner: * Filing of CTRs and SARs. * Review of OFAC exemption list. * Review of member due diligence forms. * Review of wires, ACH and monetary instrument purchases. * Review and update of new vendors and contracts. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in the retail financial services field, preferred Required Knowledge: Knowledge of financial institution regulations Basic understanding of MS Office Suite is desired Experience Required: Experience in applying policies and procedures Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communications skills Able to read and comprehend regulations Able to multi-task and prioritize work Presentation experience ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION: Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Communication Skills: Must frequently convey detailed or important instructions of ideas accurately and quickly. Visual Abilities: Average visual acuity necessary to read, prepare and inspect documents or products. Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive information. Physical Strength: Sedentary work (sitting most of the time). Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry-out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving variables. Mathematics Ability: Able to perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using a calculator. Language Ability: Able to write complex sentences using normal word order with present and past tenses, as well as a command of the English vocabulary. WORKING CONDITIONS: Air-conditioned, smoke-free office setting. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Please note that scheduled attendance requirements may change due to business needs. BUSINESS HOURS: Monday through Saturday. Business hours are subject to change. Must be able to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Specialist manages daily credit union compliance programs, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) functions and vendor due diligence. They are responsible for reviewing suspicious activity reports, filing regulatory documents, and ensuring forms and disclosures align with current regulations.