Chief Risk Officer Texell Credit Union

The Credit Union Connection, LLC.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Credit Union Connection, LLC. is looking for a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead their enterprise risk management and compliance efforts. The CRO will act as the primary liaison for state regulatory examinations and advise the CEO and Board on regulatory and legislative developments.

Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of leadership experience in financial services and a bachelor’s degree. A strong background in risk management and BSA/AML compliance is highly valued. This is a key executive role in promoting a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in financial services.
• Significant experience in risk management, compliance, and legal functions.
• Experience in government affairs or legislative advocacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk management and regulatory relationships.
• Serve as the primary liaison for state regulatory examinations.
• Advise the CEO and Board on emerging risks and responses.

Skills

Leadership in financial services

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Legal affairs

BSA/AML compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Texell Credit Union is seeking an experienced, energetic, and forward-thinking Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to safeguard and strengthen the organization’s long-term health. This role is responsible for leading enterprise risk management, regulatory relationships, compliance, and legal affairs, while ensuring policy changes are effectively communicated across all departments. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the CRO will act as the primary liaison for state regulatory examinations and supervisory correspondence. The role also includes monitoring regulatory and legislative developments while advising the CEO and Board of Directors on emerging risks and appropriate responses. As a trusted advisor, the CRO will work closely with the executive team and Board while partnering collaboratively with all lines of business to promote a strong, risk-aware culture throughout the organization. A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, with significant experience in risk management, compliance, legal, or human resources functions. A bachelor’s degree is required; a Juris Doctor (JD) or other advanced degree is valued but not required. Experience with BSA/AML compliance, including serving in a Bank Secrecy Act Officer function, is highly desirable, as is government affairs or legislative advocacy experience at the state or federal level.

Compensation

A comprehensive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.