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Box Elder/EAFB with the possibility to be remote in the future | Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Looking for a meaningful career where your work helps protect the organization, support compliance, and strengthen operations? You might be exactly who we're looking for.

Sentinel Federal Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and dependable Risk Management Analyst to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Chief Risk Officer to support risk management, compliance, audit preparation, regulatory monitoring, and governance activities that help safeguard the Credit Union and its members.

Whether you're bringing experience in financial services, compliance, auditing, operations, or risk management, this position offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise while making a direct impact on the security and success of the organization.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge of regulatory compliance, operational risk, governance, audits, vendor management, and internal controls while working for an organization that values teamwork, stability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Pay Range

$22.60–$27.50/hour DOE

At Sentinel, our core values are what guide how we work, support one another, and serve our members. As an organization, we are Sentinel STRONG, and in this role, you will help promote those values every day.

Serve by providing accurate reporting, compliance support, and risk management assistance that helps employees operate effectively and confidently.

Trust by maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and consistency while serving as a reliable resource for compliance and risk-related information.

Respect by building positive working relationships across departments through professional support, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving.

Ownership by taking responsibility for assigned compliance, audit, reporting, and risk management activities while ensuring tasks are completed accurately and timely.

Nimble by adapting to changing regulations, organizational priorities, and emerging risks while helping implement practical solutions and process improvements.

Guardianship by protecting the Credit Union's assets, information, reputation, and regulatory standing through effective monitoring, documentation, and compliance efforts.

Why You’ll Love Working at Sentinel

We invest in our people—because when our employees thrive, our members do too.

Benefits That Actually Matter

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Dependent Care & Medical Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off & Perks

• 3 weeks of paid time off per year
• Paid holidays & personal days
• Paid volunteer hours
• Inclement weather pay

Growth & Development

• Paid professional development and networking opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Professional book reimbursement
• Strong commitment to internal promotion and career growth

What You’ll Do

• Assist with monitoring regulatory changes and maintaining compliance tracking documentation

• Support risk assessments by gathering information, compiling data, tracking findings, and preparing reports

• Assist with audit preparation, documentation requests, corrective action tracking, and follow-up activities

• Maintain compliance files, risk management records, and records retention documentation

• Support vendor due diligence activities, contract tracking, and vendor risk management processes

• Compile reports, metrics, and data related to compliance, risk management, audits, and operational controls

• Assist with maintaining Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems, databases, and records

• Review forms, procedures, disclosures, and operational processes for consistency and regulatory compliance

• Assist with fraud monitoring, suspicious activity research, and other risk-related investigations

• Respond to internal requests for compliance and risk management information

• Coordinate compliance and risk management training materials and maintain training records

• Help identify opportunities for process improvements that strengthen controls and reduce organizational risk

• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities

Who You Are

• At least 18 years old required

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in financial services, compliance, auditing, accounting, operations, risk management, or a related field required

• A valid driver's license preferred

• Associate's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, reporting tools, databases, and technology systems

• Able to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to interpret information, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across multiple departments

• Able to sit, stand, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds as needed

What We’re Really Looking For

You’re someone who:

• Takes pride in accuracy, organization, and attention to detail

• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions

• Communicates clearly and professionally with employees and leadership

• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately

• Builds trust through consistency, reliability, and accountability

• Adapts well to changing priorities, regulations, and business needs

• Enjoys learning and developing expertise in compliance, risk management, and governance

• Works collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities

• Sees opportunities to improve processes and strengthen organizational effectiveness

• Wants to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes by helping protect the Credit Union, its employees, and its members

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step?

Email your resume to hr@sentinelfcu.org or apply directly through our careers page.

We’re excited to meet you!