VP Risk Management

NOBLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NOBLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is seeking a Vice President of Risk Management to lead its enterprise risk management framework. This individual will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, vendor management, and internal controls. The ideal candidate should possess 8-10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The role emphasizes strategic influence and clear communication with executive leadership and the Board. This position is based in Fresno, California.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related experience in risk management, compliance, or audit.
• Proven track record of success in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of information security and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's enterprise risk management framework.
• Develop and manage the organization's risk appetite framework.
• Present periodic risk reports to the Supervisory Committee and Board.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university

Job description

Vice President Risk Management – The Credit Union is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader to serve as Vice President Risk Management. This role is responsible for leading the organization’s enterprise risk management framework, including oversight of risk management, regulatory compliance, internal and external audit coordination, BSA/OFAC, and vendor management. The VP Risk will partner closely with the CEO and executive team to assess and monitor the organization’s risk profile, providing insights and recommendations that support responsible growth and informed decision‑making. This individual will play a key role in strengthening risk governance and internal controls while enabling the organization to pursue strategic initiatives with confidence. The VP Risk serves as a primary liaison to the Supervisory Committee and provides risk reporting and guidance to executive leadership and the Board, helping to foster a balanced, proactive risk culture that supports innovation while maintaining safety and soundness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of risk management professionals responsible for providing oversight and guidance in a changing regulatory environment and ensuring compliance with risk management, BSA, Information Security, and business continuity activities in accordance with enterprise compliance standards.
• Responsible for developing a holistic risk management framework by collaborating with other departments and lines of business to review and evaluate risks and controls.
• Ensures the organization’s risk management policies and risk strategies follow applicable regulations, industry standards, and strategic imperatives of the organization.
• Develops, executes, and manages the organization’s enterprise risk and risk appetite framework and related processes to achieve the organization’s short and long‑term strategic, financial, and operational goals.
• Accountable for the leadership, innovation, and governance of the organization’s operational and strategic risks within the current environment and in anticipation of environmental changes, particularly emphasizing operational, information security, and regulatory risks. Also, develops appropriate policies, standards, and procedures to fulfill duties.
• Performs periodic reviews of risk exposure limits to assess their appropriateness considering changing circumstances and/or credit union tolerance for risk. Facilitates the development of risk response strategies and mitigation plans.
• Develops and presents periodic risk reports and insights to the Supervisory Committee, Board of Directors, and President/CEO, providing an informed perspective and subject‑matter expertise.
• Supports President/CEO and other Senior Management in communicating and carrying out the Strategic Plan of the Credit Union.
• Ensures compliance with all safety, security and compliance programs including but not limited to BSA, AML, OFAC, Branch Security and Safety. Exercises awareness in regard to suspicious activity, money laundering or fraudulent behavior.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Enterprise Risk Leadership: Integrates risk considerations into strategic planning and enterprise decision‑making. Promotes a holistic view of risk across the organization rather than siloed perspectives.
• Regulatory and Compliance Acumen: Demonstrates strong command of regulatory expectations and applies that knowledge to guide decisions, mitigate exposure, and maintain organizational readiness.
• Risk Insight and Foresight: Uses data, trends, and experience to identify emerging risks early and assess potential impact. Translates complex risk information into clear implications for the business.
• Strategic Influence: Constructively challenges assumptions and influences executive peers to ensure decisions appropriately balance risk and growth.
• Executive Communication and Board Presence: Communicates risk information clearly, concisely, and with appropriate context to executive leadership and the Board. Builds credibility through transparency and consistency.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Makes sound, timely decisions in complex or ambiguous situations. Demonstrates independence of thought while aligning with organizational priorities.
• Leadership and Risk Culture: Sets clear expectations for risk ownership and accountability. Reinforces ethical behavior and embeds risk awareness into day‑to‑day operations.

This individual will have a moral fiber, be confident, adaptable, intelligent and possess demonstrated leadership, excellent communication and listening skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative approach that embraces continued service excellence and self‑improvement. They must have a proven track record of success, a passion for the industry and a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; eight to ten years of related experience in risk management (risk, compliance, audit) and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Must include knowledge of information security and cybersecurity. Must have at least five years of management experience, ideally in a leadership role.