Executive Risk Director: Strategy, Governance & Audit

Navy Federal Credit Union; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a senior risk leader to oversee executive risk reporting, team governance, and cross-functional risk management across assigned areas. You will translate strategic priorities into clear objectives, driving accountability and regulatory alignment.

You will coach leaders, coordinate with Compliance, Audit, and Operations, and guide teams toward sustainable risk management practices. The role requires extensive risk leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading multiple teams in risk, compliance, audit, or financial services.
• Translate strategy into team priorities, governance routines and reporting.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory expectations and industry standards.
• Advanced communication and executive presence for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Translate risk strategies into priorities and plans aligned with objectives.
• Lead multiple teams through managers, establishing routines and accountability.
• Oversee executive risk reporting, risk themes, KPIs, and remediation progress.
• Direct risk communications to teams, partners, and senior leaders.
• Manage exam and audit readiness, response coordination, and corrective actions.
• Operationalize risk priorities through team plans and governance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, Compliance, Audit, and Operations on risk priorities.
• Develop and coach leaders to strengthen risk expertise and succession readiness.
• Ensure effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, escalation and reporting.
• Align capacity and resources to highest-risk work while balancing objectives.
• Embed risk culture and governance into business routines.
• Evaluate emerging risks and regulatory developments to inform planning.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk governance

Regulatory readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Auditing, or related field

Job description

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a senior risk leader to oversee executive risk reporting, team governance, and cross-functional risk management across assigned areas. You will translate strategic priorities into clear objectives, driving accountability and regulatory alignment.

You will coach leaders, coordinate with Compliance, Audit, and Operations, and guide teams toward sustainable risk management practices. The role requires extensive risk leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree.