If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!
Position Overview:
The Compliance Counsel I role sits in the second line Regulatory Compliance team within Risk Management and is responsible for helping ensure the Credit Union’s compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- (40%) – Regulatory Compliance Reviews and Research
- Assist with reviewing compliance-related materials, including but not limited to, disclosures, training, marketing and advertising materials, and other member-facing materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Research questions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations as requested by Compliance Senior Leadership and the Credit Union’s various business lines.
- Prepare summaries regarding regulatory activities, changes, and industry developments to identify new regulations, trends and emerging issues that may impact the Credit Union, including but not limited to consumer protection regulations and HR- and employment-related regulatory activities.
- Develop and maintain active relationships within professional networks to stay current on emerging issues and regulatory requirements.
- (25%) – Regulatory Compliance Complaint Reviews
- Assist with reviewing complaints with regulatory impact and provide feedback regarding compliance-based risks through effective challenge.
- (15%) – Vendor Reviews
- Assist with compliance risk-based reviews of new and existing vendor relationships and provide recommendations on any additional due diligence that may be required.
- (10%) – Interdepartmental and Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with and support team members, including but not limited to sharing legal and other expertise, actively participate in team and departmental meetings, and be willing to pivot tasks based on shifts in priorities.
- Assist with fostering business line partnerships across SECU, helping to provide support on departmental first line processes and compliance risk as needed, ensuring compliance efforts are aligned with SECU’s goals and values.
- Provide compliance support for questions, initiatives, or other issues arising from HR-employee development- and other employee-related issues.
- (10%) – Audit and Examination Assistance
- Assist Compliance Senior Leadership with audits and examinations as needed, helping to ensure audit or exam preparatory needs are met.
Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
- Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school. License to practice law in North Carolina or able to obtain within a reasonable time, and in good standing with state bar.
- 0-3 years of progressive experience as in-house counsel in a compliance-related field at a large credit union or bank, or as an attorney in a law firm that provided direct and substantial compliance related services to credit unions, banks, or financial institutions on a variety of consumer products and services.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, and regulations affecting state-chartered, federally insured credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions (especially those promulgated by the National Credit Union Administration and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), such as: TILA, RESPA, HMDA, FCRA, FDCPA, SCRA, SAFE Act, ECOA, TISA, Regulation CC, EFTA, ESIGN, CDD Rule, and UDAAP.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, and excellent verbal communication abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing departmental demands.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to cooperate and collaborate with co-workers and be cordial in all interactions with co-workers and other employees.
Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
- Compliance certifications such as the ACU Credit Union Compliance Officer (CUCO) designation and/or the ACU Certified Credit Union HR Compliance Professional (CHRCP) designation, or the willingness to earn in a reasonable time period.
- Basic understanding of the Credit Union’s products, services, and systems.
Job Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Hybrid expectations.
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Computer use for long periods of time.
SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Disclaimer
State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school and license to practice law in North Carolina or ability to obtain within a reasonable time, in good standing
- 0-3 years progressive experience as in-house counsel in compliance at a credit union or bank, or law firm experience providing substantial compliance services to financial institutions
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting state-chartered, federally insured credit unions and banks (NCUA, CFPB) including TILA, RESPA, HMDA, FCRA, FDCPA, SCRA, SAFE Act, ECOA, TISA, Regulation CC, EFTA, ESIGN, CDD Rule, UDAAP
- Strong legal research and writing skills and excellent verbal communication abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing departmental demands
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to cooperate, collaborate, and be cordial with coworkers
- Compliance certifications (ACU CUCO, CHRCP) or willingness to earn within a reasonable time
- Basic understanding of the Credit Union's products, services, and systems
SECU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SECU and has not been reviewed or approved by SECU.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 100% vesting and a 200% employer match on employee 401(k) contributions from 1–5% of pay (up to a 10% employer match) stand out. This level of support is described as unusually rich among financial‑services employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — 11 paid holidays plus 16 floating‑holiday hours, paid parental and caregiver leave, bereavement and volunteer time, and PTO that can reach 32 days per year with carryover up to 280 hours. These provisions provide predictable time off and flexibility across life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical (PPO or HDHP) with HSA/FSA options, dental including a minor‑child orthodontia option, and vision are available for employees and eligible dependents. Employer‑paid basic life/AD&D and short‑term disability, with subsidized long‑term disability, add robust income protection.
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What We Do
Even though we're North Carolina's largest credit union, we're still just "people helping people." We currently serve over 2.6 million members through more than 270 branch offices - and growing! Members have 24/7 access to account services from over 1,100 ATMs, as well as via phone, our website, and the SECU Mobile App. Since 1937, we've provided financial services to employees of the State of North Carolina, public boards of education, and employees of associations formed for the benefit of State employees, as well as their immediate family members. We are the trusted provider of financial services for millions of members. And, according to Forbes Magazine, we're the best credit union in North Carolina. State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) is an Equal Housing Opportunity lender and federally insured by NCUA. SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
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