Credit Risk Officer jobs in Vermont

Vermont Federal Credit Union values each individual and their unique abilities and strengths to help form the foundation of our culture. Our employees are at the core of Vermont Federal and we strive to make that a priority every day. As an organization, our stated Purpose is to help Vermonters prosper, no matter where they may be on life’s journey. Every employee at Vermont Federal Credit Union contributes in their own way to achieve this goal and is set up for success in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. We are looking for friendly, self-motivated individuals who enjoy helping people, have strong communication skills, are detail-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a team. If you are interested in a career in the financial services industry and want to make a difference in your community, we want you to be part of our team. Please visit our website for full details of our very competitive benefits program.

Vice President of Risk and Compliance – South Burlington, VT

As the Vice President of Risk and Compliance, you are responsible for leading the Risk and Compliance functions for Vermont Federal Credit Union (VFCU) through developing and maintaining highly effective enterprise risk management and compliance programs that ensure VFCU is evaluating and adjusting our risk levels and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the leadership and direction of the Risk and Compliance team, which includes staff focused on risk management, regulatory compliance, quality control, BSA/AML oversight, and fraud.. Participates and leads by example in coaching and development of staff. Responsible for succession planning and staff retention within the department.
• Responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor the Credit Union’s operational and strategic risk. Develops Enterprise Risk Management tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report enterprise risks, and to manage risks according to an enterprise risk management framework. Ensures the Credit Union’s risk management policies and strategies are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and strategic initiatives of the Credit Union.
• As a member of the VP team, you will work and collaborate directly with Senior Officers in developing and monitoring strategic initiatives, organizational performance and community involvement. Participates in the formulation, recommendation and implementation of Credit Union policies, programs, goals and annual budget for areas of responsibility. Understands and champions a purpose-driven culture and leads by example. Consistently demonstrates leadership competencies, core values, respect and accountability.

Requirements:

• Eight years of experience at the professional level, with an ability to analyze, interpret and operationalize laws and regulations in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience with risk and compliance functions, preferably in the financial services industry or an industry with similar complexity and impact.
• Ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams in order to achieve desired results. Previous supervisory/management experience strongly preferred.

Compensation:

Vermont Federal is committed to providing an attractive, equitable, and transparent total compensation program that is tied to performance, market-based and aligned with the goals of the organization. As such we utilize a system of defined pay grades and ranges for each position which recognizes the skills needed and complexity of each position as well as the experience of the candidate.

Qualified candidates should apply online via our website: www.vermontfederal.org

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Vermont Federal Credit Union we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please be sure to attach your resume. Applications without an attached resume will be considered incomplete. Vermont Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.