Credit Union Compliance Associate (Bilingual (Spanish/English))

Sparks Group

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$31 Per Hour
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
11 days ago
Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group is partnering with a highly respected Washington, DC credit union to hire a Compliance Associate. The Compliance Associate assists with the implementation and administration of all aspects of the Credit Union’s Compliance Programs. This role helps ensure organizational compliance with NCUA rules, regulations, and applicable statutory requirements while supporting ongoing monitoring, reporting, and remediation efforts.
Responsibilities:
  • Verify and approve escalated or potential matches identified through OFAC verification, ensuring appropriate due diligence is documented.
  • Perform bi-weekly FinCEN 314(a) reviews.
  • Analyze 314(a) and other watchlist alerts, exercising sound discretion and judgment.
  • Conduct research and document due diligence related to acknowledged alerts.
  • Perform and document periodic Compliance Reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
  • Assist in communicating Compliance Review results and collaborate with appropriate teams to track and document remediation efforts.
  • Perform weekly CTR, SAR, and SAR Amount reconciliations.
  • Report reconciliation results to supervisor and track follow-up remediation activities.
  • Serve as backup and support for shared compliance responsibilities within the team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; some college coursework required, or equivalent experience in a compliance-related role.
  • Compliance certification preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a financial institution, preferably within a credit union environment.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound discretion and judgment.
  • Strong decision-making, analytical, and investigative skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and credit union core systems.
  • Strong work ethic, including willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet business demands.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with effective time management discipline.
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines while functioning effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong numerical and financial data analysis skills are a plus.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written communication skills.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $27.00 to $31.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com