Strategic Risk Leader for Growth & Cybersecurity

Kitsap Credit Union; Washington; Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap Credit Union is seeking an innovative Vice President of Risk Management to shape enterprise risk leadership in a dynamic financial landscape. Reporting to the SVP/CFO, this leader will elevate risk management, oversee regulatory and cyber risk, and guide firm-wide risk strategy in a mixed on-site/remote environment.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, senior-level reporting, and collaboration with IT leadership to ensure proactive compliance and responsible growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of risk, compliance, or enterprise risk leadership in a bank or credit union.
• Supervisory experience and ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory, consumer protection, data privacy, and information security requirements.
• Proven success in strengthening or maturing an enterprise risk management framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development and refinement of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and risk appetite structure.
• Provide independent oversight of operational, regulatory, technology, cyber, and third-party risks.
• Lead compliance, BSA/AML, OFAC, vendor management, fraud/loss prevention, and business continuity.
• Anticipate and assess emerging risks tied to AI, digital transformation, fintech partnerships, and evolving cyber threats.
• Evaluate new products and services through a risk lens.
• Partner closely with IT leadership to provide effective second-line oversight of technology and information security risk.
• Deliver meaningful reporting and insights to senior leadership, the Supervisory Committee, and the Board.
• Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate enterprise impact assessments to ensure proactive compliance and exam readiness.
• Help the organization balance innovation with protection, ensuring growth happens responsibly.

Skills

Risk leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Cybersecurity oversight

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Kitsap Credit Union is seeking an innovative Vice President of Risk Management to shape enterprise risk leadership in a dynamic financial landscape. Reporting to the SVP/CFO, this leader will elevate risk management, oversee regulatory and cyber risk, and guide firm-wide risk strategy in a mixed on-site/remote environment.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, senior-level reporting, and collaboration with IT leadership to ensure proactive compliance and responsible growth.