Retail Banking CRO: Risk Strategy & Resilience Leader

TheHiveCareers; Virginia; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

TheHiveCareers is seeking a Chief Risk Officer for Retail Banking to establish and lead the enterprise-wide risk management framework. The CRO will oversee credit, operational, market, liquidity, compliance, fraud, cyber, conduct, and reputational risks, aligning with strategy and regulatory requirements.

You will provide independent oversight, challenge business activities, and safeguard financial stability while enabling sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive banking and risk management experience.
• Extensive experience within retail banking risk management.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing enterprise risk functions.
• Experience interacting with regulators, boards, and executive committees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise risk management across retail banking.
• Develop risk appetite statements, risk limits, and governance standards.
• Provide independent oversight of business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Lead risk reporting to the Board and executive committees.
• Manage credit risk in mortgages, personal loans, cards, auto loans.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Risk-Based Decision Making

Executive Communication

Board & Regulatory Engagement

Crisis Management

Ethical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Mathematics, or related discipline

Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field) preferred

Job description

TheHiveCareers is seeking a Chief Risk Officer for Retail Banking to establish and lead the enterprise-wide risk management framework. The CRO will oversee credit, operational, market, liquidity, compliance, fraud, cyber, conduct, and reputational risks, aligning with strategy and regulatory requirements.

You will provide independent oversight, challenge business activities, and safeguard financial stability while enabling sustainable growth.