Executive COO/CRO: Lead Operations & Risk

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced banking executive to lead as COO/CRO. You will manage operational performance and enterprise risk, shaping governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth for a high-performing financial institution.

The role combines operations leadership with risk management, demanding collaboration across lending, credit, finance, and compliance. Applicants should bring 10+ years in banking leadership and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive banking leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational performance while directing the bank's enterprise risk management framework.
• Develop and execute strategic operational initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive efficiency, scalability, and process improvement across all business units.
• Lead operational planning, resource allocation, and performance management initiatives.
• Enhance customer experience through streamlined workflows and innovative service delivery.
• Oversee operational infrastructure, vendor management, and technology implementation efforts.
• Foster collaboration between lending, credit, finance, compliance, and retail banking teams.
• Direct enterprise-wide risk management programs including credit, operational, liquidity, compliance, strategic, and reputational risk.
• Maintain and enhance risk governance frameworks and reporting structures.
• Present risk assessments and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state banking regulations.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory developments.
• Lead internal audit coordination, examination preparation, and regulatory relationships.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish and execute long-term growth strategies.
• Evaluate organizational performance through data-driven decision making.
• Champion a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for innovation while maintaining prudent risk controls.
• Mentor and develop leadership teams across multiple departments.

Skills

Banking leadership

Operations leadership

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/ Economics

Advanced degree or professional designation

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced banking executive to lead as COO/CRO. You will manage operational performance and enterprise risk, shaping governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth for a high-performing financial institution.

The role combines operations leadership with risk management, demanding collaboration across lending, credit, finance, and compliance. Applicants should bring 10+ years in banking leadership and a track record of