Strategic Chief Risk & Compliance Leader

SF Fire Credit Union; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Annual Incentive/Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & PTO

Loan discount program

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

SF Fire Credit Union is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead risk management, internal audit, vendor management, records retention, and business continuity planning. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while enabling sustainable growth and innovation across the credit union.

You’ll advise the CEO and board on risk exposures, develop a robust ERM framework, and guide leaders across departments to embed risk awareness in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible management experience in financial institutions.
• Experience with enterprise risk management and COSO framework required.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk management framework, identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks across the credit union.
• Advise the CEO and board on risk exposures with clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with executives to embed risk management into day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
• Oversee internal audit, ensuring independence and effective controls.
• Manage third-party risk, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance sections.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Regulatory compliance

Internal audit

COSO framework

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance

MBA preferred

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred

Job description

SF Fire Credit Union is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead risk management, internal audit, vendor management, records retention, and business continuity planning. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while enabling sustainable growth and innovation across the credit union.

You’ll advise the CEO and board on risk exposures, develop a robust ERM framework, and guide leaders across departments to embed risk awareness in daily operations.