SVP, Enterprise Risk

 
Redwood Credit Union is seeking an accomplished leader to guide our enterprise-wide risk efforts with vision and integrity. The Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk plays a critical role in strengthening how the organization identifies, anticipates, and responds to potential challenges while supporting sound decision-making and long-term sustainability. The SVP will provide strategic direction for the internal audit function, compliance, security, vendor management, business continuity programs, and corporate insurance functions, ensuring effective risk mitigation across the organization. This role partners closely with the executives and senior leadership to promote strong oversight, accountability, and a culture of thoughtful risk awareness across the credit union.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
Executive Management:
o Collaborate with executive management to provide research and advice on the impact of new strategies, programs, and regulatory changes from an enterprise risk perspective.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o Oversee and monitor operational risk management activities, including information security, business continuity, and technology risks throughout RCU. 
Planning:
o Translate Redwood Credit Union’s strategic business plans into actionable audit, compliance, security, and enterprise fraud strategies and operational plans. 
o Develop and implem...