SVP, Deputy Risk Officer

Patriot Bank, N.A.

Deputy Risk Officer supporting risk management, compliance, and regulatory governance. Responsible for overseeing BSA/AML and Change Management functions at Patriot Bank.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeStamford • California, Connecticut, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in oversight and execution of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management framework.
Provide executive oversight of Compliance, BSA/AML, Change Management, New Products, and Model Risk Management.
Ensure effective governance and sustainability in risk management practices.
Design, implement, maintain, and enhance the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management framework.
Provide oversight of the Compliance Management System.
Assist in regulatory examinations and coordination of examination responses.
Oversee enterprise Change Management processes for operational risk identification.
Provide independent risk oversight for new products and services.
Prepare and deliver risk reporting to senior management and Board committees.
Lead and mentor senior leaders within Compliance, BSA/AML, and Program Management functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or equivalent) preferred.
Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CERP, or similar preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, BSA/AML, or related disciplines within a regulated financial institution.
Demonstrated senior leadership or executive experience overseeing compliance and risk programs.
Direct experience managing regulatory examinations and interacting with U.S. banking regulators.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, internal audit, or risk management within a financial institution.
Experience in quality assurance or control testing preferred.
Knowledge of the FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual and applicable regulatory guidance.
Prior experience in leading reviews, reporting results, and tracking remediation efforts.
Experience supporting Board and Board committee reporting and governance strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Enterprise Risk ManagementCompliance ManagementBSA/AMLChange ManagementModel Risk ManagementRisk ReportingQuality AssuranceControl TestingRegulatory ExaminationsRisk Oversight

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringExecutive OversightGovernanceCommunication

Certifications

CRCMCAMSCERP