Chief Risk

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Christian Wyatt Group is partnering with a long-term industry colleague of ours on a behalf of a Community Bank client located in the Coastal Bend area of Texas to assist in recruiting a Chief/Senior Risk Officer to add to their team. This person will be responsible for providing an ongoing risk and compliance perspective to the board and management on strategy and operations through the architecture of the bank’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program and framework and provide effective challenge to the first line of defense with regard to risk taking while balancing risk and reward. The position includes managing, identifying, evaluating, reporting and overseeing the bank’s risks externally and internally to the organization and works diligently with senior management. This position has responsibility for Risk, Compliance, Audit, Loan Review and (overall) Enterprise Risk Management. The ideal candidate will bring experience working in a small Community Bank environment as well with a Community Bank reaching $1Billion or more in Assets with the ability to wear multiple hats.

You will possess a thorough understanding of the banking industry’s operations, operating environment and risks and possess the ability to initiate change with an attitude of collaboration. Hands on experience in building and supporting risk management programs and working effectively with all levels of management, the board, and regulators will be key. Your Management experience and leadership skills in related areas, such as internal audit, compliance, and credit quality review. Problem-solving, motivation and negotiation skills to help find solutions to manage a department and business unit’s risks will be a huge boost to the bank.

You must possess a bachelor’s degree along with a minimum of ten years of progressive experience including management level positions in the financial services industry. Auditing skills include paying close attention to detail, deciphering complex data, and assessing a business model’s viability.

Of course, computer software skills are key including but are not limited to the Microsoft Suite of products - Word, Excel, Outlook email and calendar, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. The ability to become proficient with the Bank’s core data processing system. Lastly, having mastered the knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, and bank accounting policies and procedures will be crucial in this position.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic executive team, please reach out in confidence. We will get you interviewed to our colleague who can get you directly in front of their client.