Chief Risk Officer (Onsite)

Overview

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the credit union's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. The CRO identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks that could impact the credit union’s operations, financial stability, and reputation. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the organization. This position is responsible for providing oversight of Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Fraud, and Quality Control. The CRO is accountable for ensuring the ongoing confidence among senior leadership, board of directors, and regulators in the safety and soundness of controls which demonstrate compliance to applicable rules/regulations and mitigation of undesired risks, protecting the Credit Union from exposure to financial losses and/or reputational risk. At the core, the CRO works closely with other executives to deliver outstanding service and support while being a critical thought partner in driving the strategic plan.

This position is responsible for ensuring that the activities of the credit union comply with lending, BSA/AML and other consumer protection laws, regulations, and statements of policy as well as internally-developed policies and procedures.

About Frontwave Credit Union:

Frontwave Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Founded in 1952, we have grown to 13 branches with 120,000 members and manage over a billion in assets. At Frontwave Credit Union, we are focused on creating consumer solutions to provide our members and the communities we serve with products and services that enhance the quality of life for our members through exceptional service and the progressive application of technology.

What’s In It For You:Competitive pay, 401k matching, mortgage and auto discounts.9-27 days of PTO per year (based on tenure) and 10 paid holidays.Affordable medical, dental, vision health plans, and Flexible Spending Account.Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services.Career development, training, and coaching, mentoring; tuition reimbursement up to $4,000/year.Culture of excellence and continuous improvement.We strive to be the best place you’ve ever worked!

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following non-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned. All duties are to be performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Credit Union policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including NCUA, DFPI, CFPB, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, updating policies and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to maintain effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices.  Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive ERM framework to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks across all business functions.
• Establish risk management policies, processes, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee risk assessments and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends that may impact the credit union’s operations or reputation.
• Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel, when necessary.
• Participates in the definition and development of credit union policies, procedures and programs and provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.
• Works with all departments to draft and update legal policies, notices, and terms of use for all product offerings, as applicable.
• Prepares, reviews and negotiates contracts, proposals, and agreements on behalf of the company for various corporate initiatives unrelated to outside vendors.
• Participates in various committees and provides guidance and expert advice to the Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, senior management, and credit union personnel on current and emerging legal topics, including trends and issues.
• Develops and administers the credit union’s regulatory compliance program and evaluates its effectiveness which encompasses a review of internal controls and adherence to lending, BSA/AML and consumer laws and regulations.
• Manages daily operations of the Compliance, Fraud, Risk, and Internal Audit departments.
• Analyzes and interprets new regulatory requirements to ensure the credit union’s compliance program remains effective and accurate.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on compl