VP - Enterprise Risk

Angott Search Group is pleased to partner with a $2B credit union in the search for a VP - Enterprise Risk.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of the ERM framework, ensuring it is actionable, embedded, and reflects the complexity of the institution.
• Partner across departments to identify, assess, and monitor risks in alignment with enterprise goals and emerging market/regulatory conditions.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on mitigation and prevention methods related to member lawsuits and demands.
• Build and lead a comprehensive, forward-looking compliance program that proactively adheres with an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
• Position the Compliance function as a value-generating business partner, actively enabling speed, innovation, and growth while maintaining institutional trust and regulatory confidence.
• Ensure the compliance strategy is proactive, risk-based, and advisorynot reactive or transactional, leveraging technology and analytics to streamline oversight and empower teams with insight, rather than obstacles.
• Ensure a resilient and responsive BSA/AML and fraud prevention program that aligns with regulatory expectations and member protection, while supporting a seamless and secure experience.
• Innovate in fraud risk detection and prevention, focusing on preemptive analytics, real-time monitoring, and member value, working cross-functionally to align fraud prevention efforts with digital and member service teams.
• Promote a culture of shared accountability for risk and compliance across the organization, empowering leaders and teams to partner with the Risk and Compliance Teams, not defer to them.
• Champion open communication and transparent decision-making that align risk-related objectives with broader organizational priorities.
• Develop leadership capacity within the risk division by mentoring, coaching, and creating meaningful development opportunities for team members at all levels.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, compliance, BSA/AML, and/or fraud prevention, ideally within a complex financial institution.
• Professional Certification in one or more of the designated competencies preferred.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, evolve strategic programs, and adapt to complex and often ambiguous environmental conditions while positively influencing organizational culture.
• Deep knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards, including NCUA, CFPB BSA/AML/OFAC, and other state and government agencies.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution, utilizing metrics, trends, and analytics to inform decisions, prioritize resources, and track performance.
• Commitment to cultivating a high-performance culture grounded in trust, accountability, and shared success.
• Models effective use of AI tools to enhance decisions, streamline processes, and drive innovation; guide adoption within the team while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance, and best practices.