Job Overview
Location
Remote-USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
April 2, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Senior Compliance Program Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding Velera’s operations by ensuring adherence to complex financial regulations and supporting the enterprise-wide Compliance Management System (CMS). This role is essential for mitigating regulatory risk, protecting the organization’s reputation, and enabling sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving payments industry.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the development, monitoring, and testing of regulatory risk assessments, policies, procedures, and training materials; serving as a subject matter expert on compliance matters for internal and external stakeholders; preparing timely compliance reports and due diligence responses; acting as a liaison between business units to collect and retain compliance documentation; presenting findings at Compliance Committee Meetings; developing training resources and conducting departmental sessions; and leading or participating in special projects that support broader business initiatives while maintaining compliance integrity.
- • Velera is a leading payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and integrated fintech solutions provider serving over 4,000 financial institutions across North America. The company is committed to innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work while driving partner success through advanced financial technology and inspired service.
- • In this role, the individual will deepen expertise in financial services compliance, particularly in payment systems and consumer protection regulations; gain leadership experience in cross-functional initiatives; enhance skills in risk assessment, policy development, and regulatory reporting; and position themselves as a trusted advisor capable of influencing organizational compliance culture and driving pragmatic risk mitigation strategies.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- • Seven (7) years of compliance experience, preferably in financial services with banking or credit union background.
- • Three (3) years of experience designing and implementing compliance/CMS frameworks, with preference for experience in consumer protection laws (TILA, ECOA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, etc.) and payment systems.
- • Working knowledge of Reg E and Reg Z required; familiarity with FFIEC, NACHA, OFAC, BSA, Patriot Act, and other federal/state regulations impacting financial institutions preferred.
- • Professional certifications such as CIPP, CPA, CIA, or Regulatory Compliance Manager are preferred.
- • Experience preparing deliverables for executives, committees, and business unit leaders; ability to lead projects and communicate complex compliance concepts clearly.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive wages ranging from $75,800 to $96,700, adjusted based on experience and job-related factors.
- • Comprehensive health benefits including medical (with telemedicine), dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contributions, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- • Retirement savings with 401(k) plan and employer match.
- • Generous time off: Paid Time Off (PTO), maternity/parental/family care leave, community volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays.
- • Additional perks: Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance options, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, mental health support via Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and supplemental insurance.
Skills & Technologies
About CO-OP Financial Services
CO-OP Financial Services, operating as Velera, is a financial technology cooperative serving credit unions across the United States. It provides payment processing, digital banking platforms, ATM and shared-branch networks, fraud management and data analytics tools. The organization enables credit unions to offer members secure, modern banking experiences comparable to large banks while maintaining cooperative ownership and governance. Services include credit, debit and prepaid card processing, online and mobile banking solutions, real-time payments and contactless technologies. Founded in 1981, the company rebranded its technology arm to Velera in 2023 to emphasize innovation and growth in the fintech sector.
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