Enterprise Operational Risk Leader

Navy Federal Credit Union; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a senior leader to oversee the operational risk management function, providing direction in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks across the organization. You will develop risk policies, governance structures, and drive enterprise risk management maturity.

The role requires expert experience in operational risk strategy, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with senior executives to enhance risk resilience and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk, governance, or financial services risk management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, managing high-performing risk teams.
• Extensive experience across operational risk domains including technology, security, data, models, third party, business resiliency, Gen-AI, fraud, people, operational processes, new products, etc.
• Experience with enterprise risk programs and engaging with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide operational risk management strategy across the organization.
• Lead risk advisory services, guiding leadership on risk trends and mitigation efforts.
• Oversee risk assessment and control testing across business units to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop enterprise-wide KRIs and integrate risk analytics for informed decision making.
• Foster cross-functional risk governance with risk management, compliance, audit, and business leaders.

Skills

Operational risk strategy

Regulatory compliance

Risk analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a senior leader to oversee the operational risk management function, providing direction in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks across the organization. You will develop risk policies, governance structures, and drive enterprise risk management maturity.

The role requires expert experience in operational risk strategy, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with senior executives to enhance risk resilience and ensure regulatory compliance.