Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Vice President

• Responsible for coordinating and administering the consumer lending and business lending within the credit union
• Ensuring compliance with lending policy, procedures and applicable rules and regulations
• Monitoring product development, pricing and terms and ensuring competitiveness
• Collaborating with management for streamlined origination, processing and funding methods
• Assisting in implementation and maintenance of front-end LOS systems
• Ensuring accuracy in system usage and external vendor reports

Principal Vice President, Consumer Lending

Attorney

• Serve as In-House Counsel, providing legal advice related to the credit union’s ordinary course activities, including (by way of example) lending, operations, vendor and member-facing contracts, governance, employment-related matters, and regulatory issues.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, policies, and agreements affecting the credit union.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance to executive leadership regarding legal risk.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with outside counsel on litigation, disputes/claims, complex regulatory matters, and specialized legal services as needed, including monitoring legal spend and supporting efficient case/docket management.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting credit unions and advise leadership accordingly.
• Provide legal guidance on credit union governance, including Board and Supervisory Committee responsibilities.
• Additional duties include drafting and coordinating ongoing documentation and updating board and committee minutes, credit union policies, employee handbook.
• Assist in preparation and review of Board materials, resolutions, bylaws, and governance policies.
• Ensure governance practices align with NCUA expectations and best practices.
• Advise leadership on fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory expectations.
• On an as-available and as-requested basis, assist and advise the credit union’s Compliance and Internal Audit functions by providing regulatory interpretation, issue-spotting, and risk guidance across business units.
• Support compliance monitoring/testing and audit activities by reviewing findings, advising on legal/regulatory implications, and assisting with remediation planning as requested.
• Provide guidance to compliance and audit staff and help leadership maintain examination readiness.
• As directed by executive management and/or the SVP of Risk Management, assist and advise regarding position-relevant mandated training requirements (e.g., BSA/AML/OFAC, cybersecurity, diversity and anti-harassment, fair lending) by supporting content review and regulatory interpretation when needed.

Principal Vice President, Legal and Compliance

Compliance

• Manage Lafayette Federal Credit Union’s Compliance Management System (CMS) and internal audit program
• Oversee ongoing effectiveness of regulatory compliance programs across all business lines
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal and state laws and regulations
• Serve as a key advisor to senior management on regulatory risk, examination readiness, and emerging compliance trends
• Work closely with the Senior Vice President of Risk Management to align compliance oversight with the Credit Union’s overall compliance management framework
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations and examination trends and keeps personnel informed of all relevant matters
• Oversee the review and approval of marketing materials, disclosures, and product changes for regulatory compliance
• Develop compliance education programs to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of the rules applicable to their jobs
• Oversee tracking, reporting and timely remediation of examination findings, audit issues and compliance exceptions

Vice President of Compliance

Manager

• Managing and maintaining the Credit Union’s BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance Program in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN guidance, and other applicable laws and regulations
• Monitor regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and emerging financial crime trends; assess impact and recommend program enhancements as needed
• Ensure policies, procedures, and internal controls remain current, effective, and aligned with the Credit Union’s risk profile
• Overseeing transaction monitoring and case investigations generated by the Credit Union’s AML monitoring systems
• Reviewing and approving Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
• Ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and retention of investigative records
• Serving as primary administrator and subject-matter expert for the Credit Union’s AML monitoring systems
• Ensuring system parameters, rules, and thresholds are appropriately calibrated and periodically validated
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders on system updates, tuning, and issue resolution
• Leading the BSA/AML risk assessment process, including identification of inherent risks, evaluation of mitigating controls, and documentation of residual risk
• Support independent testing, regulatory examinations, and internal audits; manage responses and corrective action plans
• Providing regular BSA/AML reporting to senior management and committees, including key risk indicators, trends, and program metrics
• Managing responses to law enforcement requests, including FinCEN 314(a) information-sharing requests

Principal Vice President, Consumer Lending

Principal Vice President, Legal and Compliance

Vice President of Compliance

BSA Manager