Supervisor, REL Risk Management

Overview

To supervise the activities of REL Risk Management functions to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the work performed and adherence to applicable federal, mortgage lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union regulations and guidelines. Support REL Risk Management to ensure processes and procedures are consistent and in alignment with department/organizational objectives. Adjust work assignments and manage work volume fluctuations to ensure overall effectiveness of risk management programs, risk analytics and business operations. Record, track, and monitor documentation issues and productivity. Provide leadership and guidance on staff training of procedures.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day activities of REL Risk Management functions to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the work performed and adherence to applicable federal, mortgage lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union regulations and guidelines
Contribute to a culture of collaboration by actively working across business lines and sharing knowledge
Identify and implement tools, methods, and programs to identify and mitigate operational and regulatory REL risks to improve risk exposure
Partner with staff, senior management, and other business units and functions to assess and support organization risk mitigation needs by developing strategies, tactics, and quality review solutions
Assist management to identify and develop innovative, creative, and strategic initiatives for process improvements to sustain and improve REL risk
Analyze and compile statistical reports weekly, monthly, annually for Management
Oversee completion of monthly reports and files presented to management; respond promptly to inquiries from senior management
Provide or coordinate training to users regarding change/release management processes and procedures; document and communicate updates
Monitor work volume and multiple risk management work queues; adjust work assignments to meet work volume fluctuations and regulatory deadlines
Serve as point of contact for Risk Management Specialists to resolve escalated questions from members, staff, and management
Monitor work volume and schedule adherence using workforce management systems/tools to identify gaps and meet production objectives, address staffing issues
Stay abreast of mortgage risk industry changes to include rules and regulations, best practices, and trends; communicate changes to staff as appropriate
Establish and monitor qualitative and quantitative measures to meet mortgage risk and fraud goals to align with business strategy
Assist with establishing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), Controls Testing to evaluate control effectiveness and identify control failures to minimize risk exposures
Provide administrative support for projects and initiatives related to risk management, and/or fraud detection/ prevention
Supervise the identification and remediation of control deficiencies, develop solutions to strengthen controls, and oversee corrective actions to aid management decisions
Stay abreast of regulatory compliance standards, new and developing risk trends and best practices
Provide feedback to ensure training is in full compliance with all applicable statutory requirements and Navy Federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and values
Ensure risk control recommendations/solutions to support optimal internal/external exam/audit preparedness
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience demonstrating thought-leadership, initiative-taking, decision making and creativity in solving business problems
Significant experience managing multi-dimensional teams and projects which involve organization, holding strategy and status meetings, planning, motivating, and managing the work of participants
Significant experience working with cross-functional teams and leading projects
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to guide others and prioritize multiple duties to achieve results in a multi-tasked, time sensitive office environment
Advanced skill building effective relationships with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors, through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
Advanced knowledge of operational and regulatory risks and controls, including knowledge of risk management techniques from both detection and mitigation perspectives
Experience leading and managing an analytics and risk operation team, preferably in a large financial institution, including operational and regulatory risk controls
Experience in managing audits working with internal audit and external examiners
Experience in managing risk and/or compliance related activities in financial services or other relevant industry
Advanced risk assessment methodology and systems skills
Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced analytical/quantitative, reconciliation and deductive reasoning skills
Effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills to communicate clearly and concisely technical and non-technical information to all levels of management
Advanced word processing and spreadsheet software skills
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of NCUA and FFIEC regulations, COSO, and other risk frameworks a plus
Knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, products, and services
Risk Management or Regulatory Compliance Certification such as ICBBR, FRM, or NCCO

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Ln. Vienna, Virginia Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about-what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them-friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission-making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

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• Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

• Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring

• Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services

Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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