VP, Head of Enterprise Risk Management – ERM

SF Fire Credit Union

Vice President, Head of Enterprise Risk Management at SF Fire Credit Union designing and implementing risk management frameworks. Leading oversight across all risk disciplines and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk governance, with a strong focus on strategic planning and operational decision-making. Proven ability to lead risk assessment programs and deliver insightful reporting to executive management while maintaining strong regulatory relationships.

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Enterprise Risk Management FrameworksNCUA RegulationsRisk Appetite FrameworksRisk Governance & ReportingSenior Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentRisk MitigationRisk MonitoringRisk ReportingRCSA ProgramsEnterprise Risk AssessmentsStrategic PlanningRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingExecution CapabilitiesHigh Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCredit UnionBankingRisk ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of a formal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with regulatory expectations and industry standards.
Establish a holistic risk management approach that integrates risk awareness into strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Provide enterprise-wide oversight of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities.
Maintain oversight across all seven NCUA risk categories, ensuring risks are effectively assessed, documented, and managed across all business units.
Design and oversee the Enterprise Risk Assessment program to identify emerging and top organizational risks.
Deliver comprehensive, timely, and insightful risk reporting to executive management.
Ensure strong regulatory relationships and support regulatory examinations and audits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MS in Risk Management or related field)
12–15+ years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, or related fields within financial services (credit union or banking experience strongly preferred)
10–15 years of experience in senior leadership roles.
Deep knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM)
Strong understanding of NCUA regulations and supervisory expectations.
Demonstrated expertise in Risk Appetite Frameworks & KRIs, RCSA Programs & Enterprise Risk Assessments, and Risk Governance & Reporting.
Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
Proven ability to build and mature risk programs within a dynamic environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
High integrity and sound judgment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and Employer Match
Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Annual Incentive/Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
11 Paid Holidays + Competitive PTO package
Home & Consumer Loan Program (Discounted Rates)
Professional development and training programs
On-demand personal coaching resource
Wellness Program (Discounted Gym Membership)