Strategic Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Kirtland Credit Union; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

PTO from day one

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

EAP

FSA

Job summary

Kirtland Credit Union in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk management, compliance, legal, fraud prevention, and vendor management. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor risks while aligning with the credit union's mission and risk appetite.

The CRO serves as trusted advisor to the Board, delivering risk governance insights, leading governance committees, and driving a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or master’s) preferred.
• Professional certifications related to risk management, compliance, auditing, or financial services are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of ERM, Compliance, Legal, Fraud Prevention, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, and Account Resolutions functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain ERM tools, policies, practices, reporting mechanisms, and risk assessments across the organization.
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks.
• Oversee regulatory compliance programs and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (NCUA) and external audit firms for examinations and audits.
• Lead the vendor management program, providing risk assessment guidance and oversight of third-party relationships.
• Direct the Account Resolutions team, ensuring compliant, effective, and member-focused collection activities.
• Participate in governance committees (LCOC, ALCO, CRAC) and present risk insights to leadership and Board.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop managers while promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

ERM

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

BSA/AML

Internal audit

Governance reporting

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance/Law

MBA or JD preferred

Job description

Kirtland Credit Union in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk management, compliance, legal, fraud prevention, and vendor management. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor risks while aligning with the credit union's mission and risk appetite.

The CRO serves as trusted advisor to the Board, delivering risk governance insights, leading governance committees, and driving a culture of