Director, Risk (Reporting, Governance, & Exam Management)

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Manages, directs, and supervises leaders and teams responsible for executive risk reporting, team and stakeholder risk communications, exam and audit management, and team governance for assigned areas of risk. Leads multiple teams within an assigned risk management area, translating broader risk organization priorities and supported business unit goals into clear objectives, operating plans, and sustainable risk management practices. Provides leadership and direction through managers and people leaders and is accountable for the performance and results of related teams and/or functions. Partners with executive leadership, peer operational management, Compliance, Audit, and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions, strengthen governance, improve controls, and support regulatory readiness. Supports executive leadership in defining organizational goals and strategic plans and translates strategic vision into policies, governance routines, communications, reporting practices, and operational plans for a broad functional area.This position is eligible for the TalentQuest employee referral program. If an employee referred you for this job, please apply using the system-generated link that was sent to you.Navy Federal provides much more than a job. 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We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.Extensive experience leading multiple teams, managers, or people leaders in a complex risk, business, operations, compliance, audit, quality, analytics, or financial services environmentDemonstrated ability to translate broader organizational strategies into team priorities, operating plans, governance routines, communications, reporting practices, and measurable outcomesExpert knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, regulatory expectations, and financial services industry standardsExpert knowledge of risk management principles, governance practices, control frameworks, operational and regulatory risk controls, and regulatory readiness practicesProven ability to develop, coach, and empower people leaders, including building leadership capability, strengthening accountability, managing performance, and supporting succession readinessAdvanced communication skills and executive presence, including the ability to translate complex risk information into clear, audience-appropriate messages for teams, stakeholders, and senior leadersStrong track record of leading through influence, aligning stakeholders with differing priorities, and building effective partnerships across business, risk, Compliance, Audit, Operations, and executive teamsExperience creating clarity, structure, and accountability across teams responsible for executive risk reporting, communications, exam and audit coordination, governance routines, controls, remediation, or regulatory readinessStrong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate emerging risks, identify themes, and guide teams toward practical, sustainable solutionsDemonstrated ability to lead teams through change, ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving regulatory or business expectations while maintaining engagement and operating disciplineExperience managing multiple priorities independently and in a team environment to achieve goalsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Auditing, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education and experienceDesired QualificationsMaster’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experienceExperience leading executive risk reporting, regulatory exam management, audit response coordination, governance routines, or team and stakeholder communications in a large financial institutionAdditional InformationHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 221805510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602Translate broader risk and business strategies into clear priorities, plans, and expectations for assigned areas of risk coverage, ensuring alignment with risk organization objectives, business unit goals, regulatory expectations, and enterprise standardsLead multiple teams through managers and people leaders, establishing operating routines, decision-making expectations, and accountability mechanisms that support consistent risk management outcomesOversee executive risk reporting routines, including risk themes, performance insights, key risk indicators, emerging risks, remediation progress, and leadership recommendations to support awareness, decision-making, and accountabilityDirect team and stakeholder risk communications to ensure risk, governance, exam, audit, control, and operational information is clear, coordinated, timely, and tailored to the appropriate audience, including team members, business partners, risk partners, and senior leadersManage exam and audit readiness, response coordination, issue management, corrective action oversight, control enhancement, and timely escalation of material risks, approved recommendations, and remediation commitmentsOperationalize risk priorities through team plans, governance practices, reporting routines, control expectations, and execution roadmaps that enable sustainable deliveryPartner with and influence senior business leaders, peer risk leaders, Compliance, Audit, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align on risk priorities, tradeoffs, coordinated responses, and sustainable solutionsDevelop, coach, and empower people leaders to strengthen leadership capability, deepen risk expertise, build high-performing teams, reinforce accountability, and support succession readinessEnsure assigned teams maintain effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, escalation, remediation, and reporting practices across areas of responsibilityAlign team capacity, priorities, and resources to the highest-risk work while balancing strategic objectives, operational needs, regulatory expectations, and team governance requirementsReinforce a proactive risk culture by embedding risk awareness, sound governance, quality standards, and regulatory discipline into business routines and team practicesEvaluate emerging risks, business changes, operational trends, and regulatory developments to inform planning, resourcing, governance routines, communications, and leadership recommendationsFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-11