VP Risk Management

VP Risk Management

Full Time

Monday - Friday

Headquarters

630 Trade Center DR

Las Vegas NV 89119

PURPOSE:

The Primary purpose of this position is to assist Silver State Schools Credit Union to live out its Mission, "Excellent Member Service and Financial Solutions - For Life," by providing outstanding service to both members and internal members. Develop a highly effective team of employees to their highest potential through coaching and leadership. Responsible for ensuring that outstanding service is delivered to both internal and external members. A key component of this service is to identify the financial needs of the member and recommend an appropriate credit union solution. To deliver service in alignment with our Service Commitments I will earn respect and build trust by acting with integrity in every situation. I will understand my role in supporting the team to achieve our purpose. I will focus on people over products and build lasting relationships. I will take ownership and accept responsibility. I will treat my coworkers with the same high standards as I treat my member. I will continuously look for ways to improve myself, my credit union, and my community. I will accept there is no "they". We are one working toward the same mission. I will commit to the core values Develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying their areas for improvement and appropriately coaching, training or correcting the employees' performance. Recognize employees who perform at a high level. Hold employees accountable for their performance, attitude and behavior. Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Meet with each employee monthly to review previous month's performance, set goals for upcoming month's performance and develop plans to improve employee's performance. Demonstrate enthusiastic support of corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives. Performs job duties within our bylaws, regulations, Board of Directors policies, established internal and external service standards and our work procedures. Train and supervise branch staff. Assign, direct, coordinate and review work performed by staff. Maintains a highly motivated, well-trained staff maintaining effective employee relations.

SUMMARY:

Organizes, plans and directs all aspects of the Credit Union's Risk Management process. Responsible for the development, implementation and execution of the risk management program. Oversee all compliance efforts including coordination with operating units to ensure timely updates and modifications to policies and processes to comply with regulatory changes. Work closely with Project Management and Executive Management to ensure risk measurement, evaluation and mitigation are an integral component of new product and service development and the strategic planning process. Act as a liaison with American Share Insurance (ASI), Nevada Financial Institutions Division (FID), Nevada Credit Union League (NCUL), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), America's Credit Unions,(ACU), and other official parties in understanding regulatory changes and impacts and ensuring appropriate communication with credit union staff, Board and Supervisory Committee on such changes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Risk Management: Oversee and manage all phases of Risk Management, including Fraud, Physical Security, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), , Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Vendor Management. Integrate Risk Management into the strategic processes of the credit union. Develop objectives to maximize safety and soundness while meeting the members' needs. Chair the Credit Union's internal Risk Management Committee and report on a semi-annual basis to the Risk Management Committee regarding risk exposures, mitigation practices, and ongoing monitoring. Act as liaison to any of the credit union's third party risk management partner, coordinating visits, reporting and other requests. Manage and direct efforts of risk management staff in accomplishing goals established, including New Accounts, Special Accounts.

Compliance: Manage the compliance responsibilities of the Credit Union through oversight of the compliance function. Ensure regulatory and compliance changes are communicated to the impacted business unit for their use in modifying policies and/or business practices and procedures. Act as a liaison with business units any assistance they require. Review modifications recommended by business units to ensure such changes meet the requirements and spirit of the regulatory change. Where appropriate, implement monitoring methods to ensure ongoing compliance. Oversee the vendor management program ensuring appropriate review and follow up in compliance with regulations and the needs of the credit union. Compile information, prepare required reports, and ensure timely delivery of reports to the appropriate department. Plan, formulate and recommend basic policies and procedures for approval which will further the objectives of the Credit Union.

Communication: Inform the CFO of significant risk conditions and operations of the Credit Union and all influencing factors. Provide timely feedback to appropriate parties to facilitate accurate decision making .

Demonstrate effective face to face communications, telephone interaction, and written communications. Respond in a clear, concise manner, using appropriate mode of communication. Work directly with management personnel to manage risk while ensuring the consistency and quality of member/owner service throughout the Credit Union. Contribute to the CFO and Executive and Management teams in developing long and short-range credit union strategies and objectives.

Human Resources: Participate in the recruiting process by interviewing and recommending candidates for employment to the HR department. Ensure that all human resources decisions adhere to established policies, procedures and programs. Submits all required human resources documents in a timely manner, including performance appraisals, requests for leave, etc. Develop staff by using coaching techniques to maintain quality member/owner service. Recommends training and education where appropriate to further develop skills or career paths. Provides feedback to enhance or in some cases correct the skill sets of staff. Set specific, measurable, action oriented, realistic, and time bound goals with subordinates. Monitors progress toward established goals and provides timely and direct feedback to the individual

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

BA or BS degree in Business or related field required, MBA preferred.

Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years relevant experience in risk, credit risk, internal/external auditing or related fields with a minimum of five (5) years previous supervisory experience, preferably in financial services

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CIA or equivalent certification preferred. Professional Risk certification preferred or a willingness to pursue certification.

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