Process Compliance Specialist

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Process Compliance Specialist to join our team.

The Process Compliance specialist works with squads, displaying an agile mindset, values, and principles. They provide IT governance to ensure alignment to First West management policies, frameworks, guidelines and practices.

The Process Compliance Specialist validates the squads have identified the impact and risks associated with proposed changes and ensure the associated controls and mitigation strategies are identified for a successful implementation.

The specialist ensures existing controls are modified to ensure we are within appropriate First West risk levels. Collaborates with key stakeholders as required for feedback and involvement to ensure success and seeks to identify opportunities to improve approaches and practices.

We are open to filling this role across Canada, however, please note preference will be given to those that are located in BC due to the proximity of our office locations.

To be considered for this role, when applying, you must be eligible to work in Canada.

Here's what would be included as a part of your typical day

Technology Governance : works closely with IT leadership to support the implemented processes and participate in the ongoing improvements in the technology governance program.

Interface with stakeholders throughout the enterprise including regulatory and operational risk to facilitate compliance with federal regulations.

Risk Mitigation : Liaises with Centres of Expertise including Regulatory, Legal, Operations, Credit, Information Technology, Finance, and Agile squads as needed for the purpose of following risk and compliance frameworks.

Support first line of defense for the identification and mitigation of risks utilizing the control repository aligned with the approach of the 2nd line of defense.

To ensure proper controls and monitoring are in place for the prioritized and value created outcomes generated from Agile squad.

Business Process Analysis : Liaises with business owners and stakeholders across the organization on the planning, design, development, and implementation of new or enhanced business processes to ensure adherence to risk management and regulatory requirements.

Understands and applies in depth knowledge of the risk and compliance frameworks to ensure business processes are bringing value.

Squad Work Completion : Contributes to the delivery of squad deliverables, as prioritized by the Product Owner, focused on IT governance.

Plays a key role to ensure artifacts produced by the squad have visibility to key stakeholders and have alignment between first and second line of defense.

Best Practices Development : Attend Chapter meetings and contribute to the refinement and development of process compliance chapter best practices.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline required
• 4 year's of related experience in business operations or Risk management or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Agile Certification training would be an asset
• Risk Certification would be an asset
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment (agile squad
• Adaptability, nimbleness, and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically, looking for problem solving through innovation
• Brings a high-energy, "can-do" passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
• Apply critical thinking to effectively assess risks and opportunities
• Advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of business operations and Risk Management.
• Proven business relationship management skills with the ability to influence others at all levels within the organization and form relationships with different business units
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range : $73,920 - $94,700

Please note, the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and / or incentives, or a candidate's skills and experience.

First West is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization.

About Us

What's in it for you :

First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You'll have :

• Mental health coverage and resources
• Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
• Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
• Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we're powered by giving back-in big ways and through small gestures.

That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you'll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we're here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.

Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!

Candidates, please note : if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check.

Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique.

Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it's preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.

Your individuality is welcome here.

About Us

We're a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals.

With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service.

Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands.

Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.