- Salary
- $127k – $159k/yr
- Location
- Oxnard, CA
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- VP
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Join OceanAir Federal Credit Union
At OceanAir, we believe in making it right, making it easy, and making it personal. We're seeking an experienced risk management leader who is passionate about helping organizations navigate risk while supporting growth, innovation, and member service excellence.
As the Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management, you'll play a critical leadership role in overseeing and enhancing our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This position is responsible for driving risk governance, regulatory oversight, vendor management, and enterprise-wide risk assessment activities while partnering with leaders across the organization to strengthen our risk culture.
What You'll Do
Enterprise Risk Leadership
- Lead and maintain OceanAir's Enterprise Risk Management program.
- Facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments and risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs).
- Maintain the enterprise risk register, risk taxonomy, and risk appetite framework.
- Identify, monitor, and report on operational, strategic, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks.
- Develop and present risk reporting and dashboards for Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Evaluate risks associated with new products, services, technologies, and strategic initiatives.
Regulatory & Financial Risk Oversight
- Provide independent oversight of the Credit Union's risk management framework.
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends.
- Oversee enterprise risk assessment programs covering compliance, operational, fraud, vendor, business continuity, information security, and strategic risks.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and material trends.
- Support sound risk governance through risk measurement methodologies, stress testing, scenario analysis, and internal controls.
Vendor Risk Management
- Own and oversee the Vendor Management Program.
- Conduct third-party risk assessments and due diligence reviews.
- Review contracts, SOC reports, insurance documentation, financial statements, and business continuity information.
- Monitor vendor performance and risk exposure.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing risk management team.
- Establish department goals, metrics, and development plans.
- Manage department resources and budget.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5+ years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or financial services leadership.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and regulatory requirements.
- Experience presenting risk-related information to senior leadership and governing bodies.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Preferred
- NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer designation or similar risk/compliance certification.
- Credit union or financial institution experience.
- Knowledge of vendor risk management, BSA/AML governance, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Why OceanAir?
At OceanAir, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization while working alongside a team dedicated to serving our members and communities. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to help shape the future of risk management at our Credit Union. If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys balancing risk, governance, and business objectives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue making it right, making it easy, and making it personal.
