Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Chief Risk Officer (CRO) About the Company Well-established local credit union IndustryBanking TypePrivately Held Founded1931 Employees501-1000 Categories BankingFinanceFinancial Services Specialties personal bankingcommunity bankingpersonal lendingcommercial bankingcommercial lendingasset managementinsurancefinancial educationfinancial calculatorsand community About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to play a pivotal role in the organization's growth and risk management strategy. The CRO will be responsible for leading the second line of defense, overseeing in-house legal functions, and ensuring the company's risk management programs are robust and in line with regulatory standards. This includes enterprise risk, general counsel's office, credit and financial risk oversight, compliance, BSA/AML, fraud, technology, and third-party risk. The successful candidate will be a key partner to the executive team, translating the company's risk appetite into clear guidelines that support business decisions and growth while safeguarding member trust and regulatory standing. Applicants for the CRO position at the company should have a BS/BA degree in a relevant field, with a graduate degree preferred, and at least 10 years' experience in risk management, compliance, or related fields. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in senior leadership within a regulated financial institution, particularly those with experience at or above the $10 billion asset threshold. The CRO will be expected to have a deep understanding of risk management and financial institution risk disciplines, as well as contemporary knowledge of analytics, risk technology, and AI tools. Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to influence and build trust across the organization. The ideal candidate will also have experience in managing in-house legal counsel and a background in credit union or bank regulation. Hiring Manager TitleCEO Functions Finance