SVP, Enterprise Risk Management | Financial Ins...
Our client is seeking an SVP, Enterprise Risk Management to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all enterprise risk functions, including Compliance, BSA/AML, Fraud, Information Security, Physical Security, Business Continuity, Vendor Management, and ERM . This executive ensures a strong risk‑aware culture, maintains regulatory alignment, and partners with senior leadership to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the institution.
This is a highly visible, board‑facing role with significant influence over organizational risk posture and long‑term stability.
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH for local candidates) | Remote option for non‑local candidates
Requirements:
- Oversee the ERM Committee and facilitate quarterly meetings.
- Lead the strategy, governance, and execution of all enterprise risk domains.
- Maintain and enhance the ERM framework, risk appetite, and risk reporting.
- Present ERM analyses and risk assessments to the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Regulatory Compliance & BSA/AML
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting.
- Oversee BSA/AML operations, including cannabis banking oversight.
- Direct the compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations.
Fraud & Security Oversight
- Oversee information security and physical security programs.
- Serve as liaison with law enforcement and regulatory examiners.
- Lead fraud prevention across all channels (debit, credit, ACH, P2P, A2A, online banking, checks)
Business Continuity & Resilience
- Own the Business Continuity & Resumption Plan, including documentation, RTO development, tabletop exercises, and board reporting.
- Ensure annual risk assessments for all critical functions, new products, and new services.
- Ensure all vendors meet regulatory and internal risk standards.
- Oversee the Vendor Management Program, including onboarding, due diligence, contract review, and ongoing monitoring.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Manage departmental budgets and forecasts.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing risk organization.
- Partner with Internal Audit, Information Security, Operations, and Senior Leadership to embed risk management across the enterprise.
Qualifications/Must-Haves:
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- Prior leadership of multi‑domain risk functions.
- Strong executive communication and governance experience.
- Experience in a growing or asset‑expanding financial institution.
- 10+ years of risk management experience in a financial institution.
- Expertise in BSA/AML, fraud mitigation, compliance operations, and ERM.
- Experience presenting to boards, regulators, and senior executives.
- Strong understanding of facility and information security principles.
- Proficiency in data analysis and risk reporting (Excel required)
- Deep knowledge of financial‑industry regulations, credit union procedures, and risk frameworks.
- ACAMS BSA Certificate and Compliance Officer Certification (or ability to obtain within 2 years)
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, orrelated field required.