Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program Manager

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $125,700.00-$153,600.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $97,400.00 - $181,800.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE

Are you passionate about turning risk frameworks into strategic advantage? In this role, you’ll lead the evolution of BECU’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program — with a special focus on our best-in-class Archer GRC platform. You’ll act as a trusted advisor across the credit union, guiding business leaders on how to transform risk oversight into scalable, automated solutions. Your work will help protect what matters most — our members, our mission, and our future. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Own and Evolve Our GRC Program: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of BECU’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance program — with a focus on the Archer platform. 

• Drive Strategic Roadmaps: Build and manage the GRC use case roadmap, partner across departments to capture business needs, and align development with long-term risk goals. 

• Deliver Risk Automation: Lead the development and rollout of Archer use cases — gathering requirements, configuring solutions, testing, launching, and monitoring ongoing adoption. 

• Lead with Influence: Guide cross-functional risk initiatives by acting as a thought partner and advisor to senior leaders across operations, audit, compliance, cybersecurity, and vendor management. 

• Advance ERM Maturity: Help build out risk measurement, prioritization, and mitigation tools — contributing to how BECU identifies, aggregates, and reports enterprise risk. 

• Mentor and Elevate Others: Support peer learning and help build broader GRC expertise across the team. 

• Governance and Reporting: Prepare enterprise-level reporting for internal stakeholders, board committees, and regulators; manage timelines for regulatory and internal audit response. 

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered. 

WHAT YOU’LL