Sr Compliance Manager

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $114,300.00-$139,700.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $88,700.00 - $165,200.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.  Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance.  We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees.  Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan.  Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a Senior Compliance Manager at BECU, you will play a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance through support of the examination process and regulatory change management. Your expertise will drive BECU’s regulatory relationships. As an individual contributor, you will lead internal stakeholders in responding to regulatory requests and will manage internal change and liaise with our Technology team to ensure compliance with new and changing regulations. Your work will have a meaningful impact on BECU’s compliance framework while fostering a culture of accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Your impact will go beyond policies — you'll empower teams, protect our members, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted, ethical financial institution. This is your opportunity to influence enterprise-level strategies and make a meaningful difference in the financial lives of millions.

To join our dynamic team in this role, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, SC or GA. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance to our Tukwila Headquarters (TFC), we encourage you come into the office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays each week.  For those candidates that live outside the commutable distance to TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be primarily remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead Compliance Strategy: Assess and evolve BECU’s compliance program by analyzing current practices and envisioning future-state improvements. Use your knowledge to set a strong, proactive compliance foundation.
• Navigate Regulatory Complexity: Research and interpret federal and state laws, guidance, and regulations. Turn complex legal language into actionable insights that empower business units.
• Evaluate Risk Thoughtfully: Use assessments, monitoring, and data analysis to gauge risk exposure. Develop compliance risk ratings that drive informed, strategic decisions across the organization.
• Translate Regulation into Action: Proactively communicate new or changing regulatory requirements to internal stakeholders. Identify how emerging laws may impact future initiatives like open banking or fintech partnerships.
• Lead Projects t