
SVP, Enterprise Risk Management | Financial Institution
Confidential Recruiting Partners, Medford, NY, United States
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.
No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH for local candidates) | Remote option for non‑local candidates
Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Leadership
- 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.
Vendor Management
- 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.
- Proficiency in data analysis and risk reporting (Excel required)
- Experience in a growing or asset‑expanding financial institution.
- 10+ years of risk management experience in a financial institution.
- Experience presenting to boards, regulators, and senior executives.
- Strong understanding of facility and information security principles.
- Expertise in BSA/AML, fraud mitigation, compliance operations, and ERM.
- 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, or related field.
Benefits & Perks
- Generous PTO
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Days
- 20% Annual BonusBirthday Month Day Off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage