Financial Partners Credit Union · 4 weeks ago
VP Enterprise Risk Mgmt & Compliance
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFinancial Partners Credit Union is seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance to oversee the ERMC program. This role involves collaborating with executive leadership to assess and manage organizational risks, implement compliance processes, and ensure effective risk management strategies are in place.
BankingFinancial ServicesLendingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Function as strategic advisor to the CAO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team, translating complex risk information into actionable business decisions
Collaborate with business units and Senior Management to define and communicate the organization’s ERM vision. Establish and promote the use of ERM methodologies, tools, and techniques to enhance organizational risk management capability
Participate in Senior Management, Supervisory Committee, and Board meetings, preparing recommendations and resolutions as appropriate
Provide a structured and disciplined approach to closing significant gaps in risk management capabilities. Consult with managers on risk assessment, business risk decisions, and risk response strategies
Oversee the Risk Management operations, department budgeting, goal setting, performance management, staff meetings, and employee development
Manage the Bank Secrecy Act program, including compliance with BSA, OFAC, and USA Patriot Act requirements. Serve as the Credit Union’s BSA Officer
Provide leadership to the ERMC team responsible for monitoring the organization’s overall risk profile. Support infrastructure for reporting, tracking, and resolving risk control deficiencies
Develop and maintain risk management policies and procedures. Support other control functions as needed. Implement sustainable and efficient reporting processes for ongoing risk and compliance monitoring
Partner with business unit leaders to develop and monitor action plans that address identified risk gaps. Direct the collection, analysis, and assessment of risk data from business units and support functions
Lead the development, progression, and integration of the Credit Union’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework, ensuring alignment across Audit, Compliance, IT Security, and Operational Risk
Develop and present enterprise level risk dashboards and emerging risk reports to Senior Management, the Supervisory Committees, ensuring clear visibility into trends, exposures, and areas of concern
Establish a formal model risk management program, including guidelines, references, and best practices to manage risk across the organization
Lead the annual development and refinement of the enterprise Risk Appetite Statement, ensuring alignment with business objectives, strategic plans, and regulatory expectations
Provide oversight of the enterprise Business Continuity and Incident Response programs, including planning, testing, documentation, and coordination with business units
Coordinate external and regulatory audits and examinations, including follow-up and management response reporting
Maintain the Credit Union’s bylaws and coordinate required changes with regulators
Evaluate and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and recommend actions to maintain compliance. Interface with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and Credit Union officials as required
Evaluate, select, and manage ERM technology platforms systems to improve automation, reporting, and enterprise visibility of risk
Review the Credit Union’s NMLS administration, including management of the company registry, renewal process, MU1 and MU2 filings, and compliance with all SAFE Act requirements. Ensure timely updates and coordination with all departments that employ registered Mortgage Loan Originators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Accounting required
Minimum of eight years of audit experience within a financial institution
Minimum of five years of management experience
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and their impact on risk management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database applications
Preferred
Master's degree in business or public Administration preferred
Professional certification is strongly preferred, such as CPA, CBA, CFE, NCCO, or equivalent
Candidates actively pursuing certification will also be considered
Company
Financial Partners Credit Union
Financial Partners Credit Union is a non-profit credit union firm that offers banking, lending, and financial service.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nader Moghaddam
President/CEO
Mary Torsney
Chief Financial Officer
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