VP / Chief Risk Officer

As a VP/Chief Risk Officer, you provide enterprise-wide strategic and tactical leadership in implementing, maturing, and overseeing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program(s) (i.e. WolfPAC, Quantivate and Rochdale Paragon) including the identification, assessment, and management of enterprise risk, including regulatory compliance. The VP/Chief Risk Officer works in close cooperation with the executive team and senior management peers across the organization to help drive business growth, achieve strategic goals, and maintain a balanced risk/reward framework. Educates and advocates a culture of informed risk taking for growth-oriented business decisions. Leads a team of professionals and related enterprise functions including Information Security, Regulatory Compliance, BSA Compliance, Fraud, Insurance, Vendor Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning.

Why work for Visions?

Flexibility, security, growth, competitive wages, and benefits ranging from medical to retirement – we've got it all. We offer 40-hour (full-time), 30-hour (part-time plus), and part-time positions, along with opportunities for advancement, development, and tuition reimbursement. We're a company that's growing more and more every day – and you can, too.

About Us

We're a community-minded organization with more than 50 years of experience. We serve members across three states, and our culture is one built on giving back. We're more than just money – we're people helping people.

If you want to be part of something greater, something different, and something growing – then come work at Visions.

In exchange for your time and talents, we offer generous benefits. After all, you make us awesome, so we take care of you with things like…

• Pension Plan, 401k Plan, and 401k matching contributions
• Excellent health benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Wellness Time Off (WTO)
• More than ten paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Employee recognition program
• Educational incentives
• Wellness program
  ...and more!

At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and any other differences. We strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees, as they are part of the fabric of this great credit union.

Title of Position: VP, Chief Risk Officer

Position Type: Full-Time, Business hours Monday to Friday 8:00am -5:00pm or as work demands

Pay Range: $270K/year - $331K/year.

*Hiring rates may be dependent on a number of factors, including years of directly related work experience, education, geographic location or special skills*

Location: Position is on-site at our Headquarters in Endwell, NY.

Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide executive level oversight to the Regulatory Compliance Risk, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Risk Management, Information Security Risk, and Corporate Insurance functional areas.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures and practices to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk across all areas of the credit union.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to assess and manage risks associated with new products, services and initiatives.
• Oversee the cybersecurity program and the information security framework.
• Lead the development and implementation of crisis management and business continuity plans to ensure the credit union’s resilience in the face of unexpected events.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide oversight of asset protection through adequate insurance coverage, claims process, and annual insurance renewals.
• Act as liaison between insurance consultants and outside legal counsel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of business, risk management, or finance with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership and managerial role related to enterprise risk.
• Certification in Risk Management and Financial Services industry knowledge.
• Experience with an ERM software platform (i.e. WolfPAC, Quantivate and Rochdale Paragon)
• Leadership skills that emphasize a progressive, collaborative, and service-oriented environment.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• Visions remains committed to the aspects of diversity and inclusion and will consider alternative education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications in Regulatory Compliance or Internal Audit preferred.
• Working experience in banking, credit union or financial services.

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