Posted: Mar 16, 2026
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Credit Union Program Director

Minnesota Department of Commerce - Saint Paul, MN
Full-time
Salary: $88,969.00 - $127,660.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026

Job Summary

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs.  Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location.  Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions. 

The Credit Union Program Director supervises the credit union examination team to ensure examinations are accurate and timely, provides guidance and training to examiners regarding the examination procedures and department policies, maintains current awareness of changes within the industry, and sustains current and new relationships within the credit union industry, including NCUA and NASCUS.  The position is responsible for supervising and participating in the examination of State-Chartered Credit Unions and their subsidiaries within the State of Minnesota.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and providing leadership that includes:

  • Experience in audit, risk, or compliance within the financial services industry.  Experience in the financial services industry includes roles within or overseeing banks or credit unions.  
  • Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop, and engage staff.

Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

  • Experience preparing comments and recommendations for decision makers.
  • Experience writing and editing formal reports for external distribution.
  • Experience presenting complex or technical information to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Formal supervisory experience of professional staff: performing duties such as staff development, setting goals or priorities, employee onboarding/training, performance reviews. 
  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
  • Experience working with financial regulators. 
  • Knowledge of GAAP and practices sufficient to analyze and interpret fiscal data.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.