Chief Risk Officer

at  Connexus Credit Union

Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:
Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.
As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.

Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:

• 25 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
• Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

Responsibilities:

• Develops strategies, leads, and ensures execution of the strategic plan and business plan.
• Lead, manage, and work with other key members of the executive team to determine goals, drive superior organizational results, and maximize member value.
• Demonstrate and champion organizational culture and values as a member of the executive team.
• Participates in Executive Team and Board of Directors related functions, committees, and meetings.
• Participates in credit union strategic planning and provides strategic direction, vision, and leadership for the Business Technology, Collections, Compliance, Audit and Legal teams.
• Responsible for developing and executing risk mitigation strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, especially in the areas of cyber security, technology systems and resources, business intelligence, fraud, collateral protection, and required compliance.
• Serves as the primary contact for all regulatory examinations performed by NCUA and DFI-OCU and delegates all exam findings accordingly.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures in accordance with credit union strategies.
• Serves as an Advisor or on Board Committees as assigned by CEO.
• Creates, oversees, and reviews contracts and agreements for the organization.
• Responsible for superintendence of all broker relationships.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience is required, master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of related experience with at least seven years in a leadership position of a mid-to-large financial institution.
• 10+ years of leadership experience within the risk-management discipline required
• Demonstrated ability and history of producing exceptional business results.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with the team, vendors, and other credit union departments.
• In-depth knowledge of legalities and financial regulations within a financial institution, strategies and methodologies and their application to business opportunities.

Connexus Credit Union’s Recent Recognitions:

• 5 Best Credit Unions of 2024 – Nerdwallet
• The Best Credit Unions of 2024 – Bankrate
• Best Credit Union for using Any ATM - The Balance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/41 CFR 60–1.4, 41 CFR 60-1.3

• Develops strategies, leads, and ensures execution of the strategic plan and business plan.
• Lead, manage, and work with other key members of the executive team to determine goals, drive superior organizational results, and maximize member value.
• Demonstrate and champion organizational culture and values as a member of the executive team.
• Participates in Executive Team and Board of Directors related functions, committees, and meetings.
• Participates in credit union strategic planning and provides strategic direction, vision, and leadership for the Business Technology, Collections, Compliance, Audit and Legal teams.
• Responsible for developing and executing risk mitigation strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, especially in the areas of cyber security, technology systems and resources, business intelligence, fraud, collateral protection, and required compliance.
• Serves as the primary contact for all regulatory examinations performed by NCUA and DFI-OCU and delegates all exam findings accordingly.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures in accordance with credit union strategies.
• Serves as an Advisor or on Board Committees as assigned by CEO.
• Creates, oversees, and reviews contracts and agreements for the organization.
• Responsible for superintendence of all broker relationships