SVP Risk Management

MyEECU - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Senior

Fresno, CA

About the position

The SVP Risk Management at Educational Employees Credit Union is a senior executive role responsible for directing and evolving the enterprise-level risk management program. This includes overseeing governance, risk, and compliance responsibilities, as well as managing physical security, business continuity, compliance, vendor management, loss prevention, and corporate insurance programs. The position collaborates with various departments and reports directly to the CEO and Board of Directors, ensuring the organization's risk management strategies are effectively implemented and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, or provide oversight of various programs within the organization such as Risk, BCM, Information Security, (Physical and ATM) Security, Loss Prevention programs, Compliance, and Vendor Management Programs.
• Manage corporate insurance policy coverages and make recommendations to add, modify, or terminate coverage options.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to insurance providers and/or seek brokered products to address insurable exposures and coverage gaps.
• Identify, assess, and report on risks regarding potential severity and frequency, as well as vulnerability and threats to the organization.
• Measure the impact of risk on the Credit Union and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Recommend and/or initiate appropriate techniques to minimize loss such as avoidance, mitigation, transfer, and acceptance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for review and action regarding ERM, compliance, fraud, safety/security, loss prevention, and insurance.
• Coordinate legal proceedings involving the organization, working with insurers, attorneys, and credit union staff as appropriate.
• Conduct reviews and investigations into possible or alleged internal violations of federal or state laws and Credit Union business practices, including Code of Conduct compliance.
• Ensure compliance with established operating policies and procedures, safeguarding credit union assets.
• Oversee select administrative tasks related to the Internal Audit function in coordination with the Supervisory Committee.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors on various committee assignments.
• Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Risk Management Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or 5-10 years related experience and/or training in a financial institution.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• One or more of the following licenses/certifications are desired: Certified Risk Professional (CRP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Bank Auditor (CBA), or Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a senior management role such as Director, VP, or SVP in a financial institution.