Legal and Compliance Specialist

Dort Financial Credit Union is seeking team members who will carry out our mission of enriching the lives of our members, employees, and communities, and who will aim to achieve our vision of being a leader in the industry by providing quality financial services, fostering an empowered and diverse team, and making our communities a better place to live. At Dort Financial, we uphold a culture of excellence with opportunities of engagement and advancement for our team members. We abide by our core values of Empowerment, Accountability, Transparency, Collaboration, and Volunteerism each day, and have a strong focus in community involvement. 

Full Time Postings - We offer a competitive benefits package immediately upon hire including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance, Supplemental Life insurance for employee/spouse/dependent; HSA and FSA plans; and tuition reimbursement for full-time team members. LegalShield, Pet Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine. We also offer a matching 401 (k) including a safe harbor, a referral bonus program, and paid time off including holidays.

Come join our team. Apply today!

Purpose of Position: The Legal and Compliance Specialist supports the Credit Union’s regulatory compliance and legal administration functions by assisting in the execution of key compliance activities and legal processes. This role will work collaboratively with business units to help ensure the Credit Union’s operations align with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position contributes to maximizing legal, regulatory, and operational risk by promoting adherence to internal policies and procedures and supporting a culture of compliance throughout the credit union. Responsibilities include the intake, review, tracking, and processing of legal documentation, requests, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with applicable requirements. Under guidance, the Legal and Compliance Specialist collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to support legal and regulatory requests, inquiries, and compliance-related initiatives. Through research, documentation, tracking, and effective communication, this role provides essential operational support to help the Credit Union meet its legal and regulatory obligations while maintaining efficient and compliant business practices.

Minimum Formal Education: Associate degree from an accredited college in business, legal, compliance, risk or finance is preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance, legal support, or risk management within financial services, banking, or credit union industry is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and legal documentation processes preferred.

Certification: Certified Credit Union Compliance or Regulatory Officer or similar Certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to interpret related laws and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent professional communication skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of team, as well as attorneys, law enforcement and various state and local courts.
• Must be able to work independently and exercise strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be willing to embrace and leverage technology toward continuous process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to build partnerships throughout the organization and maintain working relationships.
• Must be bondable.

*Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they have the legal authorization to work in the location where they apply.*