SVP, Enterprise Risk

Key Responsibilities

Executive Management:

• Collaborate with executive management to provide research and advice on the impact of new strategies, programs, and regulatory changes from an enterprise risk perspective
• Serve on management committees to ensure effective coordination between risk management and other departments. Ensure policies, programs, and goals are communicated and met across the organization
• Actively participate in All Team, Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and strategic planning meetings, providing updates and insights on risk management
• Represent Redwood Credit Union with external entities such as auditors, examiners, legal counsel, vendors, and other third parties. Provide staff support to the Audit & Enterprise Risk Committee, including planning agendas and maintaining records
• Oversee and monitor operational risk management activities, including information security, business continuity, and technology risks throughout RCU

Planning:

• Translate Redwood Credit Union’s strategic business plans into actionable audit, compliance, security, and enterprise fraud strategies and operational plans
• Develop and implement policies, plans, and programs to meet risk management objectives, measuring progress and adjusting as needed
• Establish goals for internal audit, compliance, and security functions
• Prepare and manage the department's annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and meeting financial targets
• Conduct annual enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and prioritize risks, allocating appropriate resources to manage them
• Create and present opportunities to improve service delivery to Members through risk management strategies

Program Management:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for internal audit, compliance, quality assurance, security, vendor management, and business continuity
• Develop and implement risk monitoring programs to improve the organization’s ability to manage risk across the enterprise
• Collaborate with the Chief Operating & Risk Officer to sustain an effective enterprise risk management program
• Prepare regular status reports for the Chief Operating & Risk Officer and Audit Committee, providing updates on key risk management activities
• Oversee internal audits, compliance audits, information security assessments, business continuity tests, and other risk-related activities
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as Anti-Money Laundering, BSA, OFAC, CIP, and others
• Oversee vendor management functions, including risk assessments, due diligence, and contract management
• Manage business continuity planning, including incident management, recovery strategies, and disaster recovery operations
• Coordinate responses to audit reports and regulatory examination findings, reporting progress to executive management and the Audit Committee

Non‑Essential Functions:

• Serve on various management committees and represent Redwood Credit Union at community events and functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge of professional auditing standards (IIA) and internal auditing regulations
• In‑depth understanding of risk management practices
• Ability to provide strategic direction to support business and risk management objectives
• Highly skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternatives, and developing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Strong ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven leadership skills to motivate, direct, and develop staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively report findings and recommendations to leadership
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including board members, regulators, vendors, and team members
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated leadership experience at a $10B or larger organization in asset size, with experience leading large, multi‑layered teams (of about 30+)
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Active CPA, CIA, or related risk management professional certification desirable or ability to obtain within 12 months

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or closely related field (MBA preferred), with a minimum of twelve years of risk management experience, and a minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.

Compensation

Base starting range: $280,000 to $330,000 annually commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings
• Employee performance incentive plan
• Salary Advancement – Merit increase based on performance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Time Off – Competitive PTO accrual plus 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!

Perks

• RCU employees are eligible for a .75% discount off RCU standard collateral auto loans
• RCU employees are eligible for a 1% discount on all recreational or boat loan products
• 2% discount off Visas and LOC Loans through RCU
• 0% interest loan to support employees with various immigration related expenses such as visa application fees and relocation costs. Loan amount up to $1,000
• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process. Loan amount up to $15,000
• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500
• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers
• This position requires occasional travel to other office locations, and some evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines or attend events
• Redwood Credit Union is not offering Visa transfers and/or sponsorships for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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