Manager of Risk Management

Why Youll Love This Role

Are you a visionary risk professional ready to champion financial integrity and drive sustainable growth As the Manager of Risk Management at Zeal Credit Union you will provide strategic and operational leadership over our vital Risk Management and BSA this high-impact role you will build and cultivate a proactive risk environment that protects our credit union its members and our reputation while simultaneously supporting responsible growth and sound business decisions. Leading with a culture-first mindset you will develop coach and empower a talented team establish clear performance expectations identify emerging market trends and translate complex risk data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.

Essential Functions

The Manager of Risk Management provides strategic and operational leadership for Zeal Credit Unions Risk Management and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) functions aligning departmental priorities with organizational strategy growth plans and regulatory responsibilities. Serving as the designated BSA Officer this role delivers comprehensive oversight for all BSA/AML/OFAC/CIP and USA PATRIOT Act programs which includes managing annual risk assessments continuously improving compliance policies and ensuring the accurate timely submission of CTRs SARs FinCEN 314(a)/314(b) and OFAC reporting. To safeguard the institution the Manager develops robust fraud-prevention strategies and establishes consistent investigative frameworks to evaluate document and mitigate threats affecting Zeal its members or its business interests. This leadership position actively partners across all departments to embed risk considerations into new products services vendors and strategic initiatives while managing external relationships with law enforcement auditors and regulators. Operationally the Manager coordinates responses to search warrants oversees criminal investigations and leads federal or state regulatory examinations from preparation through sustainable remediation. As a core member of Zeals leadership team the individual fosters organizational risk awareness through employee education continuously optimizes workflows and monitoring technology to drive automation and dedicates significant focus to leading coaching and building bench strength within the risk management team.

Qualifications

Required:
5 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management BSA/AML fraud compliance financial services or a related field.
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of laws regulations and regulatory expectations pertaining to Risk Management BSA/AML OFAC fraud prevention and related areas.
Strong strategic analytical research and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends assess risk determine root causes and develop practical recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound business judgment translate complex risk information into business implications and prioritize competing risks based on organizational impact.
Demonstrated leadership and people-development skills including coaching performance management accountability collaboration influence and strong written verbal presentation and executive communication.

Preferred:
Experience working with financial institution regulators independent auditors law enforcement financial-crime investigations and related hearings.
Ability to read interpret and operationalize complex regulations guidance and other documents impacting Risk Management.
Experience using advanced investigative techniques risk/fraud data monitoring systems and trend analysis to validate information and improve risk identification and decision-making.

Schedule (subject to change)

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (Flexible based on business needs)

Make Your Move

If you believe that this position matches your requirements apply today!

Zeal Credit Union is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with employees without regard to race sex color religion gender identity sexual orientation height weight national origin citizenship status age military or veteran status or disability or any other classification protected by applicable federal state or municipal law. Applicants may request accommodation during the application process by contacting OR .

Required Experience:

Manager