Head of Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management

7 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Korn Ferry Full time

Korn Ferry is seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of VP – Head of Compliance & Enterprise Risk. This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially stable, well-resourced organization poised for growth and regional expansion.

Reporting to the CFO, the VP – Head of Compliance & Enterprise Risk will be a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting current operations and longer-term growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance, with experience in leadership and interaction with key stakeholders at various managerial levels and peers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, staying current with emerging trends and changes in banking laws and regulations.
  • Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure adherence to these regulations.
  • Develop, implement, and manage the Credit Union's BSA/AML compliance program, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, performing risk assessments, conducting customer due diligence, and monitoring transactions for suspicious activity.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory reports, such as Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), to the appropriate authorities.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports and their teams, managing and developing a team of finance professionals, setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing training and mentoring.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective coordination and alignment of financial functions.
  • Lead training and awareness programs on BSA/AML compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior management, legal teams, internal auditors, and external regulators.
  • Provide guidance and wise counsel on regulatory matters, industry trends, and best practices related to BSA, compliance, and fraud prevention.
  • Act as liaison to the examiners and auditors, preparing for examinations, responding to inquiries, and providing documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures related to BSA, compliance, and fraud prevention.
  • Create guidelines that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring employees understand their roles and responsibilities in combating financial crime and fraud.

Key deliverables, particularly within the next six to twelve months, are as follows:

  • Establish oneself as a credible subject matter expert, identifying potential 'quick wins', and spending time managing productive and collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders across the wider organization.
  • Gain the respect of the full team, giving clear direction to the function and ensuring both the strategic and operational aspects of management are executed successfully.
  • Set out clear actions and deliverables to build and develop the required in-house competencies through the establishment of best practices and capability building, understanding what 'good' looks like.
  • Spend time to understand the organization's culture and values and the nuances of the working culture.

The Candidate:

We are seeking a tenured professional with at least 10+ years in a leadership position, experienced in all relevant federal and state regulations, AML / BSA / KYC / OFAC, risk assessments, financial fraud, investigations and anti-fraud methodologies, business continuity, physical security, and enterprise risk. The ideal candidate will bring a reputation for integrity and poise to balance business partnerships with the need to exercise independent judgement; to raise potentially sensitive or contentious issues timely and in a constructive manner.

A collaborative leader, the Head of Enterprise Risk & Compliance will possess strong oral/written communication, effective in interpersonal management, negotiation, problem-solving, with an ability to flex their style in relation to the target audience.

Note:

This role would be in the office 3 days a week. Candidates must be currently located or willing to relocate.

Salary range: $175k-$215k + bonus



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