Director of Risk and Compliance - Camrose

The Position:

The Director of Risk and Compliance is a senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Credit Union’s overall risk management and compliance framework to protect the company’s assets, reputation, and long-term viability. The Director plays a pivotal role in turning strategy into action. They oversee the department’s operations while continuously scanning the external environment—regulatory changes, market dynamics, and industry trends—to ensure the organization remains compliant, competitive, and forward-looking.

The Person:

•    Post-secondary education and/or professional certifications are preferred.
•    A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, auditing, or a related field, often with several years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
•    Deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 
•    Effective communication skills with the ability to influence.  
•    Highly effective time management and prioritization skills.
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Willing and able to exercise the authority entrusted to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
•    Ability to foster a positive and productive work environment. 
•    Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
•    Confident, consistent, decisive personality.
•    Ability to manage oneself effectively to ensure regulation during challenging or stressful situations. 
•    High degree of accountability and responsibility. 
•    Ability to travel occasionally as required. 

Compensation:

•    Salary range $90,000 to $120,000/annually
•    Comprehensive benefits package.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Human Resources
Vision Credit Union Ltd.
Corporate Office
5007 – 51 Street
Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6
Fax 780-679-0569
jobs@visioncu.ca

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Position Title:    Director of Risk and Compliance
Reports To:         Vice President of Banking Operations

Summary

The Director of Risk and Compliance is a senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Credit Union’s overall risk management and compliance framework to protect the company’s assets, reputation, and long-term viability. The Director plays a pivotal role in turning strategy into action. They oversee the department’s operations while continuously scanning the external environment—regulatory changes, market dynamics, and industry trends—to ensure the organization remains compliant, competitive, and forward-looking.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

•    Design, implement and continually improve risk management frameworks and corporate compliance programs. 
•    Ensuring all business practices align with applicable laws, industry standards and internal policies. This includes monitoring regulatory changes and leading the implementation of required changes. 
•    Lead or develop processes to identify, evaluate, monitor and mitigate potential operational, strategic, compliance and reputational risks. 
•    Assist with policy and procedure management by drafting, updating and maintaining organizational policies and standard operating procedures related to risk, compliance, privacy and safety. 
•    Consult on internal audits as required. Includes compliance testing and reviews to ensure adherence to established controls and procedures. 
•    Prepare comprehensive risk and compliance reports, dashboards, and recommendations for executive leadership and Board of Directors to facilitate informed decision making. 
•    Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance obligations, risk awareness, and the organization’s code of conduct, fostering a strong culture of accountability and integrity. 
•    Oversee incident reporting and assist with investigations into potential violations or breaches (e.g., privacy breaches, fraud), and making recommendations for corrective actions as required. 
•    Partner with various departments to embed risk and compliance considerations into day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. 
•    May act as a liaison for external auditors and regulatory agencies. 
•    Manage and mentor direct reports and support their career development. 
•    Adhere to all Vision Credit Union Ltd. policies and procedures. 
•    Follow all compliance policies and procedures in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines. 
•    Assist the Vice President of Banking Operations with other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

•    High school diploma
•    Post-secondary education and/or professional certifications are preferred.
•    A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, auditing, or a related field, often with several years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
•    Deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 
•    Strong sense of professionalism and diplomacy. 
•    Effective communication skills with the ability to influence.  
•    Highly effective time management and prioritization skills.
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Willing and able to exercise the authority entrusted to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
•    Ability to foster a positive and productive work environment. 
•    Endorses and models a learning and growth mind-set.
•    Excellent listening, observing and questioning skills. 
•    Excellent managing, negotiating and organizational skills.
•    Sound leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills.
•    Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
•    Effective research and project management skills. 
•    Confident, consistent, decisive personality.
•    Ability to manage oneself effectively to ensure regulation during challenging or stressful situations. 
•    High degree of accountability and responsibility. 
•    Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
•    Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
•    Ability to travel occasionally as required. 

Vision Credit Union Ltd. – we “see” banking differently.

We may very well be the right fit for you….and you for us.

We’re Vision Credit Union. Although we offer loans, deposits, financial planning service, RRSP’s, mutual funds, insurance products and other product that most F.I.’s are able to offer, we do things a little (some would say a lot) different at our “shop”.

Our focus is our 37,000 member-owners. We’re an organization based on principles over profit. If you are eager to launch a rewarding career with our organization, you will need to be able to naturally and consistently provide “well above the norm” member service. After all, the Credit Union system has been chosen tops in Canada for twelve years straight in the area of customer
service. That’s a reputation we pledge to continue.

We believe that charging excessive fees or providing products and services that benefit our Credit Union more than our valued members is wrong. We also believe that the bulk of our profits must be shared by our members and that some of our profits need to be channeled back to community initiatives in the small rural communities where we live and work.

At Vision Credit Union, an equal opportunity employer, we treat members special. Our goal is to ensure that every one of our members feels like an extension of our “family”. The team, of which you would be a part, is small in numbers but capable of “moving mountains”. We believe in common purpose (life-long member-owners). We strive for error-free work and accountability. We’re collectively recognized for our great work: in both 2016 and 2017 Vision C.U. was named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers. In 2016 and 2018, Vision earned the title: Alberta’s Credit Union of the Year.

We are always “on the hunt” for enthusiastic, astute and motivated team members. Joining us represents an opportunity to go home from work feeling fulfilled. At Vision, you will enjoy a salary that is at or above industry standards and there are exceptional advancement opportunities for the right individual. If you feel you can offer skill and passion to help our organization continue being the financial service provider of choice in rural and entrepreneurial Alberta, we invite your resume.