Enterprise Risk Specialist

About the role

The Enterprise Risk Specialist supports the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s risk management framework to help safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance. This role contributes to enterprise risk management activities, business continuity planning, insurance program support, and regulatory response processes that strengthen organizational resilience and align with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design and implementation of an integrated ERM framework aligned with organizational strategy and risk appetite.
• Identifies, assesses, monitors, and documents key risks across operational, financial, compliance, and reputational areas.
• Prepares risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborates with departments to promote risk awareness and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Supports the development, maintenance, and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Performs risk assessments and contributes to scenario planning activities to evaluate continuity readiness.
• Affords assistance in coordinating response activities during disruption events and ensures alignment with FFIEC and industry best practices.
• Provides support for corporate insurance programs such as property, liability, and cyber coverage.
• Helps assess organizational insurance needs and works with internal partners to maintain appropriate coverage levels.
• Tracks renewal timelines, maintains documentation, and helps ensure compliance with insurance-related requirements.
• Assists with regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries (e.g., NCUA, DIFS), including gathering information and supporting response development.
• Helps monitor and follow up on corrective actions related to risk management findings.
• Contributes risk-related insights to cross-functional projects by helping identify, assess, and mitigate risk exposures.
• Ensures project deliverables align with ERM practices and applicable regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Five years to eight years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience. Preferred experience in audit, compliance and enterprise risk.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). Professional certifications (e.g. CRM, CRMP, CIA, CPA) preferred.
• A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required. In-depth dialogue, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors can be of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature. Communications may involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance. Typically includes subject matter experts as well as first level to middle managers.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, NCUA, SOX).
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• All employees must follow policies and procedures to minimize risk by exercising judgment, raising questions to management, and adhering to policy guidelines.

Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, NCUA, SOX).
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

We're committed to supporting your well-being and work-life balance through a robust benefits offering:

• Health & Wellness
• Financial Peace of Mind
• Time Off
• Professional Growth
• Additional Perks

Pay

Entry Salary Range: $29.66-$35.60 per hour with an annual award opportunity based on individual and credit union performance.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with options for remote work and in-office days.