What Type of Person Thrives in the Credit Union Industry According to a Credit Union Vice President
According to Amanda, a Vice President, Education & Social Impact, people who thrive in the credit union industry need to understand regulatory and compliance components, but the industry offers a wide variety of roles, from marketing and frontline staff to legal and government relations, meaning there is "typically a job for everyone's interests." The credit union industry would especially suit "anyone who wants to do good work" in a field that aligns with their interests while also supporting the "people helping people mission."
Regulatory Knowledge, Compliance, Versatility, Passion for Helping Others, Mission-Driven
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Amanda Garcia-Merz
Vice President, Education & Social Impact
California Credit Union League, Nevada's Credit Unions and the Utah Credit Union Association
Sacramento State
English, Writing & Education
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Education
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Credit unions offer a wide array of job opportunities, encompassing marketing, frontline staff, compliance, legal, and government relations, making it suitable for various interests and skill sets.
2. The credit union industry appeals to individuals passionate about the 'people helping people' mission, providing a fulfilling career path for those seeking to make a positive impact.
3. Those with backgrounds in political science can find impactful roles as lobbyists for credit unions, advocating for their interests and contributing to the industry's mission.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
As a financial institution, you need to understand that there are regulatory and compliance components to the job and the work you will do. Like any industry, there are varying levels of who is doing what.
The great thing about being in the credit union industry is that there is typically a job for everyone's interests. There's a marketing department, frontline staff, compliance and regulatory, and legal components, plus government relations.
If you're a political science major and thinking about an area where you can feel really good about the work you're doing, you can become a lobbyist for credit unions. We have the gamut of every type of job possible.
It's an industry that might fuel a passion for the "people helping people" mission, which is what credit unions are built upon. Anyone who wants to do good work in an area they are interested in can find that work within the credit union industry.