VP, Risk Management & Strategic Growth

CUES TRAINING FACILITY; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Job summary

Kitsap Credit Union in Bremerton, WA seeks an innovative Vice President of Risk Management to shape the future of risk management for a $2.5B credit union. You will lead enterprise risk initiatives, oversee cyber and regulatory risks, and partner with IT to manage technology risk—driving proactive, compliant growth.

This senior role reports to the SVP/CFO and offers a hybrid work model with on-site requirements, plus a strong compensation package and 15% bonus target.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of risk, compliance, or enterprise risk leadership in a bank or credit union.
• Supervisory experience and the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory, consumer protection, data privacy, and information security requirements.
• Demonstrated success in strengthening or maturing an enterprise risk management framework.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership presence.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CRCMP, CISA, CRISC, CIA, or similar are a plus.

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 compliance

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

CRCMP, CISA, CRISC, CIA certifications

Tools

ERM frameworks

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Kitsap Credit Union in Bremerton, WA seeks an innovative Vice President of Risk Management to shape the future of risk management for a $2.5B credit union. You will lead enterprise risk initiatives, oversee cyber and regulatory risks, and partner with IT to manage technology risk—driving proactive, compliant growth.

This senior role reports to the SVP/CFO and offers a hybrid work model with on-site requirements, plus a strong compensation package and 15% bonus target.