Strategic CRO — Enterprise Risk & Compliance Leader

Kirtland Credit Union; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid time off from day one

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Travel assistance

Clothing advance

Voluntary protection plans

Job summary

Kirtland Credit Union in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a strategic Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk management, compliance, and governance across the organization. The CRO will shape risk appetite, oversee ERM, regulatory programs, and vendor management while partnering with regulators to ensure sound operations and member‑focused service.

The CRO will mentor managers, report to the Board, and drive risk‑informed decisions that sustain growth and exceptional member service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or risk management required.
• Ten years in ERM, regulatory compliance, audit, and related fields.
• Experience with regulatory examinations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of ERM, Compliance, Legal, Fraud Prevention, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, and Account Resolutions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain ERM tools, policies, practices, reporting mechanisms, and risk assessments.
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Oversee regulatory compliance programs and internal controls.
• Serve as liaison with regulators (NCUA) and external audit firms.
• Lead vendor management program and third-party risk oversight.
• Direct the Account Resolutions team for compliant collection and resolution activities.
• Participate in governance committees (LCOC, ALCO, CRAC) and present reports to Board.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Kirtland Credit Union in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a strategic Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk management, compliance, and governance across the organization. The CRO will shape risk appetite, oversee ERM, regulatory programs, and vendor management while partnering with regulators to ensure sound operations and member‑focused service.

The CRO will mentor managers, report to the Board, and drive risk‑informed decisions that sustain growth and exceptional member service.