Compliance Testing Specialist

Actively Reviewing the Applications

General Electric Credit Union

On-site 1–1 LPA

Posted 2 weeks ago • Apply by June 15, 2026

Job Description

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

General Electric Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned full service financial institution headquartered in Cincinnati with branches in Ohio and Kentucky. At GECU, we pride ourselves on maintaining quality service, being an employee-friendly workplace, and developing our team members while teaching you the skills to lead you to career advancement opportunities.

Overview

The Compliance Testing Specialist plays a critical role in the credit union’s compliance function by conducting regular testing and monitoring to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. The role also assumes oversight of key vendor‑management functions to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and ongoing compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

Identify potential compliance issues and provide recommendations for remediation to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Perform ongoing monitoring and targeted testing across operational areas.
As directed, review processes, forms, and procedures for regulatory compliance
Document testing results and prepare summary reports.
Identify control gaps, recommend corrective action, and verify remediation
Support expansion of the testing and monitoring program
Assist with vendor due diligence documentation, updates, regulatory changes, and policy enhancements.
Conduct thorough and comprehensive regulatory compliance testing to ensure all operations and processes at the credit union are in line with relevant laws and regulations
Continuously develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards to effectively assess compliance
Collaborate with internal teams to implement necessary changes and improvements to processes and procedures to ensure compliance
Monitor and track changes in laws and regulations to ensure the credit union is continuously meeting all compliance obligations
Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as appropriate and stay updated on changes in their expectations and requirements
Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies
Partner with Learning & Development to coordinate training for team members on compliance obligations and promote a strong culture of compliance within the organization
Investigate and respond to compliance-related inquiries and complaints from internal and external stakeholders

Education And Experience

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelors degree in business, financing or pre-law preferred
3+ years of compliance testing experience with working knowledge of, and partnership with, compliance, audit, quality control and/or risk
Proven experience interpreting regulatory compliance standard
Preferred Certifications: NCCO, CAMS, CRCM, NCBSO

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to research regulatory requirements effectively and understand internal policies.
Solid understanding of financial institutions and their regulatory environment
Strength in working independently to review, evaluate and research timely while possessing the skillset to build relationships, ask questions and collaborate professionally
Possess a questioning mind - A continuous, proactive approach to challenging assumptions
Ability to provide critical assessments; evaluating evidence for sufficiency, reliability, and contradiction
High degree of alertness to risk with the ability to recognize signs of potential concern and dig deeper for understanding, not taking responses at face value misstatement, such as inconsistencies or unusual transactions
Ability to maintain objectivity and showcase professionalism and collaboration with teams
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

At GECU, we want to support your wellbeing by offering a wide range of benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance options
Paid Time Off starts accruing once hired and take your birthday off - paid
401k Retirement plan with up to a 10% match of your base gross compensation
Tuition reimbursement opportunities & professional development
Volunteer opportunities -and earn additional PTO hours!
On-site clinics for Vaccines and Mammograms

And many more!

Come join GECU as we are a curated culture of respect, understanding, and mutual recognition. We believe forming bonds and connecting with each other only stands to strengthen the service we provide to our members in our mission of improving the Quality of Financial lives!

General Electric Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer