Regulatory Compliance Analyst

We are currently seeking a Mid-Level Regulatory Compliance Analyst. This is a long term contracting role working a hybrid schedule in either Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL. Local candidates only. Prefer candidates who are NCCO, CUCE or CRCM certified.

Candidates will work onsite 2 days a week or 8 days a month (Mon-Fri, 8-4:30 EST).

Top 3 Required Skills:
Regulatory Compliance minimum 5 years of experience
Risk Management minimum 5 years of experience
Analytical Thinking

Top 3 Desired Skills:
NCCO Certification (strongly preferred)
Cross-Functional Communication
Relationship Building

Key Responsibilities:
Conducts and supports internal regulatory self-assessments to proactively evaluate adherence to applicable regulations.
Collaborates within department to assess compliance processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical, risk-based improvements.
Promotes transparency and open communication around compliance expectations, risks, and findings within and across business units.
Supports the preparation and organization of materials for audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews.
Helps ensure policies, procedures, and operational practices remain aligned with current regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Partners cross-functionally to clarify requirements and build relationships that support a stronger compliance culture.
Maintains and monitors compliance documentation, including self-assessment checklists, issue logs, and corrective action tracking.
Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate regulatory processes and reduce duplication or manual work.
Assists in developing training materials or awareness campaigns to support frontline and back-office compliance engagement.
Tracks changes in applicable laws and regulations and supports the implementation of necessary updates.
Clearly communicates compliance findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders in a constructive and solutions-oriented manner.

Qualifications:
Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit within a financial institution, ideally a credit union.
Strong working knowledge of credit union regulations (e.g., NCUA, BSA/AML, Reg E, UDAAP, Fair Lending).
Strong understanding of business and operating environment.
Demonstrated interest in process improvement, communication, and relationship-building across functions.
NCCO (NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer) certification strongly preferred; other certifications such as CUCE or CRCM are beneficial.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to think critically and independently while balancing compliance needs with operational realities.