- Company Name
- SECU Credit Union
- Job Title
- VP, Enterprise and Operational Risk
- Job Description
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Job Title: VP, Enterprise and Operational Risk
Role Summary:
Direct the enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy, ensuring comprehensive risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across credit union operations. Lead programs in business continuity, vendor management, member complaints, legal compliance, and information security to support regulatory adherence and a resilient risk culture.
Expectations:
- Deliver ERM framework and continuous improvement aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure full compliance with banking regulations (BSA, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Fair Lending, Information Security).
- Communicate risk posture and recommendations to executive leadership and the board, fostering informed decision‑making.
- Maintain accurate risk registers, capital adequacy assessments, and program documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, evaluate, and recommend enterprise risk strategies, plans, and programs.
- Lead organization‑wide risk assessments, identify emerging risks, and coordinate mitigation actions with business units.
- Facilitate Governance Risk & Compliance Committee meetings and present findings to senior leaders.
- Oversee annual capital adequacy assessment, recommending adjustments to maintain desired risk‑adjusted capital levels.
- Manage the member complaint program, reporting outcomes to executive teams and the board.
- Lead business continuity planning: design strategies, conduct tabletop exercises, coordinate training, and maintain up‑to‑date documentation.
- Conduct operational risk assessments, maintain risk tracking, and support remediation efforts.
- Provide daily support to vendor due diligence, risk rating, and documentation processes.
- Develop reporting and presentations for all program areas, ensuring clear communication to stakeholders.
- Deliver training on ERM, business continuity, and compliance requirements.
- Foster a culture of legal and regulatory awareness across the organization.
- Support cross‑functional projects and additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Enterprise risk management expertise and proven implementation experience.
- Strong knowledge of banking regulations (BSA, OFAC, Patriot Act, Fair Lending, Information Security).
- Business continuity planning and tabletop exercise facilitation.
- Vendor management and due diligence processes.
- Risk assessment, risk register maintenance, and risk mitigation strategy development.
- Executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Leadership, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Analytical mindset and data‑driven decision making.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 8‑10 years of progressive risk, compliance, or business continuity experience.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent are highly preferred.