Chief Risk Officer

E6; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Leader to manage enterprise-wide credit risk while supporting growth and strategic goals. This role involves overseeing credit risk practices, developing risk strategies, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in credit risk management and strong leadership skills. This position is hybrid and offers significant exposure to executive leadership and critical decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in credit risk management within financial services.
• 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing credit risk teams or functions.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee enterprise credit risk management practices aligned to defined risk appetite and strategic priorities.
• Establish forward-looking credit risk strategy by identifying emerging economic, market, and competitive risks.
• Develop and maintain credit risk policies, limits, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Credit risk management

Leadership

Credit underwriting

Risk governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Professional certifications (FRM, CFA)

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Flexible - Des Moines, IA

Compensation: Up to 300k

E6 is partnering with a highly respected financial institution seeking a senior credit risk leader to oversee enterprise-wide credit risk management while supporting long-term growth and strategic objectives.

This role sits at the intersection of risk governance, strategy, and execution, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers. The ideal candidate brings deep credit expertise, strong leadership presence, and the ability to translate complex risk topics into clear, actionable insights.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee enterprise credit risk management practices aligned to defined risk appetite and strategic priorities
• Establish forward-looking credit risk strategy by identifying emerging economic, market, and competitive risks
• Review and assess the organization’s most complex credit exposures, including counterparty risk, capital strength, liquidity, and business models
• Direct underwriting oversight and collateral risk management across lending and investment activities
• Develop and maintain credit risk policies, limits, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Provide clear, decision-ready credit risk reporting to executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators
• Chair the Credit Risk Committee and drive effective governance, escalation, and oversight
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing credit risk professionals
• Foster a strong risk-aware culture across the organization
• Support strategic initiatives, new product reviews, and evolving portfolio strategies

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in credit risk management within financial services
• 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing credit risk teams or functions
• Strong expertise in credit underwriting, secured lending, collateral structures, and risk governance
• Deep understanding of financial institution balance sheets, products, and risk models
• Experience with fixed income, money market, mortgage, and derivative instruments
• Ability to partner cross-functionally while confidently driving change
• Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and regulators
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and professional certifications (FRM, CFA) preferred

Why This Role?

• High-impact leadership position with enterprise-level visibility
• Opportunity to shape credit risk strategy during a period of growth and evolution
• Strong executive exposure and influence on organizational direction
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with long-term career runway

If you’re a credit risk professional ready to step into a strategic, visible leadership role, we’d love to connect.