Strategic Risk Leader for Growth & Resilience

Everwise Credit Union; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Everwise Credit Union in Indiana is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead the second line of defense, oversee in-house legal functions, and translate the Board's risk appetite into guardrails that enable safe, profitable growth. As a member of the executive team, you will partner with the CEO and CFO on strategy, pricing, and capital allocation.

You will drive enterprise risk management, compliance, BSA/AML, fraud strategy, model risk, and third-party risk, while ensuring regulatory standing and

Qualifications

• Strong strategic, analytical, and quantitative judgment.
• Clear, credible communication with Boards, executives, regulators, and staff.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and lead enterprise programs.
• Experience with risk data, analytics, and AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk management and three-lines governance.
• Own risk appetite framework, with escalation triggers and limits.
• Oversee credit, liquidity, and capital adequacy risk.
• Drive regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, and fraud strategy.
• Manage in-house legal function and outside counsel.
• Oversee cybersecurity, resilience, and third-party risk.
• Engage regulators and industry associations with transparent relations.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing risk team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Board communication

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

Graduate degree preferred

Risk/Compliance certifications (FRM/PRM/CAMS)

Job description

Everwise Credit Union in Indiana is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead the second line of defense, oversee in-house legal functions, and translate the Board's risk appetite into guardrails that enable safe, profitable growth. As a member of the executive team, you will partner with the CEO and CFO on strategy, pricing, and capital allocation.

You will drive enterprise risk management, compliance, BSA/AML, fraud strategy, model risk, and third-party risk, while ensuring regulatory standing and