Remote AVP, ERM — Strategic Risk Leader

Mission-Federal-Credit-Union; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace Award

Remote-friendly role

PTO 18 days + 12 holidays

401(k) match

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

Personal concierge service

Job summary

Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego, CA seeks an AVP, Enterprise Risk Management to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. You will identify risks, drive governance improvements, and shape growth while balancing innovation and risk across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, regulatory awareness, and proactive risk culture to support Mission Fed's community-focused goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise risk, audit, compliance, or related function in a regulated financial environment.
• Experience leading enterprise risk assessments and advising senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus; professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help leadership understand where the organization faces risk and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and executive committees to influence strategy.
• Lead initiatives to improve risk management, governance, and decision processes.
• Partner with teams to balance innovation, growth, and risk while achieving goals.
• Prepare the organization for future challenges and foster a risk-aware culture.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

RIMS-CRMP certification

Job description

Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego, CA seeks an AVP, Enterprise Risk Management to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. You will identify risks, drive governance improvements, and shape growth while balancing innovation and risk across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, regulatory awareness, and proactive risk culture to support Mission Fed's community-focused goals.