Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Manage and deliver regulatory advocacy on behalf of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico (Association) and deliver Association and CU Services LLC (LLC) compliance solutions to Association member credit unions. Build and foster relationships that support an overall effective advocacy strategy, focusing on regulatory and government agencies with examination oversight and impact on regulations affecting credit unions, as well as member credit union executives, particularly risk management staff and compliance officers. Respond to member credit union compliance Q & A. Present and write/co-write up-to-date information related to state and federal regulatory agencies, risk management expectations, and compliance offerings for Association website, publications, annual member impact report, email to member credit unions and social media posts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and foster relationships that support all of the Association's advocacy and risk management efforts.
• Assist the regulatory advocacy efforts of the Association as directed and support the advocacy work of the Governmental Affairs Committee
  • Strategize, assess, develop and actively engage with various stakeholders (state and federal agencies, America's Credit Unions, NM Governmental
    Affairs Committee) to support effective regulatory advocacy on behalf of all credit unions, with an emphasis on Association member credit unions.
  • Support and actively engage with all advocacy events including but not limited to: NM GAC Conference & Legislative Reception, America's Credit Unions GAC & NM Reception, state and federal Hike the Hill events, and other advocacy events that may be beneficial.
• Manage and deliver Association and LLC solutions related to risk management and compliance by becoming and remaining current on all regulatory examination, risk management, and compliance expectations.
  • Present and write/co-write up-to-date information related to regulatory examination expectations, risk management and compliance for Association website, publications, annual member impact report, email to member credit unions and social media posts.
  • Assist and support member credit unions with compliance audit/review offerings, compliance Q & A, InfoSight, CU RecoveryPro, and CU PolicyPro.
  • Develop, deliver, and mange high-caliber meaningful compliance training throughout New Mexico, in both in-person and virtual formats.
• Assist with Association special projects/events and perform other related duties as necessary and assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of similar or related experience, including lending or deposit operations (within the credit union movement preferred)

Education: New Mexico Licensed attorney, Juris Doctor Law Degree, B.A. in Business or a related field, or compliance specific certifications (ie. CAMS, BSACS, NCBSA, CPSAP, CUCE,NCCO, CUCO, or similar)

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to understand complex regulations and integrate them into credit union operations, as well as the ability to
work cooperatively with others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and externally) is also important.

Other Skills: Leadership skills with the ability to collaborate; superior analytical, writing/editing and verbal communication skills,
including public speaking; proficient understanding of financial institution operations and compliance (preferably credit unions); organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete many multi-faceted, complex projects; ability to meet budget expectations/goals

NOTE: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive. It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.

*Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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