Supervisor, Risk Program Management

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity: The Supervisor, Risk Program Management will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Enhanced Fraud Services team (Consultants and Specialists), ensuring service excellence is achieved and delivered to financial institutions and their members. The incumbent will ensure the team performs within department quality standards, communicates, and responds within established team SLA’s, and continually identifies opportunities to implement process efficiencies, enhance productivity and quality. This position will be the primary point of contact to respond to financial institution service issues, ensuring timely resolution of their inquiries and requests. The incumbent will regularly meet with their team members, provide coaching and mentorship, identify training and development opportunities, and implement measures to drive employee engagement. Day in the Life: Using sound judgment, oversee, analyze, and respond to escalated financial institution calls/emails/mail within departmental SLA’s or on-demand when necessary. Establish monthly, quarterly, and annual employee performance reviews. Review with department manager-employee performance, personnel action plans, future team development ideas/action plans. Maintain awareness of fraud/non-fraud issues, business and consulting trends and keep upper management aware of any ongoing issues. Hold regular department meetings to keep staff updated on issues relevant to the team, identify any challenges, or problem areas, which are likely to impede the team’s progress and discuss individual and team strategies for success utilizing positive, and effective, training, and coaching techniques. Oversee individual and departmental training needs and professional development plans. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring/dismissal – onboarding of permanent employees. Leader for departmental employee engagement opportunities. Responsible for assigning FI’s/work assignments to individual Consultants and Specialists. Provide oversight and direction for work assignments, priorities, and training. Monitor individual and team performance to ensure established department service levels and critical issue response times are met. Oversee department quality and adherence to procedures as well as providing timely feedback to employees regarding their activities and adherence to SLA’s. Provide insights to management on trends and areas of opportunities for team improvement. Assist in marketing and sales initiatives, contributing content, thought leadership and intellectual property. Create and deliver effective EFS/ Risk Management and Member Experience PowerPoint presentations for internal/external audiences. Support the need for a subject matter expert in customer Demo and ROI calls as needed with Solutions Consulting on behalf of the EFS team. Contribute in the operational and procedural development or creation of expanded solutions and offerings for the EFS team inclusive of analytic reporting projects. Manage EFS projects in conjunction with internal/external partners – ensure that projects undertaken by the EFS team are progressing in accordance with desired individual/team/ management outcomes and SLA’s. Use effective communication skills (oral and written) in all facets of the Supervisory role, inclusive of policy/procedure generation, management, team and customer interactions. Collaborate with Management across the enterprise on both EFS/Non EFS related issues to foster a positive experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. CFE preferred. Experience: Seven (7) years within the financial service industry required. Five (5) years professional experience in risk management and/or fraud experience required. Three (3) years experience leading project teams, team lead, and/or supervisory experience required. Experience with data analytical tools required. Experience with fraud mitigation industry tools within the financial service industry. Experience with financial institution core processing systems preferred. Project management experience preferred. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds Individuals with a disability who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job may request a reasonable accommodation through the Human Resources department. Supervisory Responsibility: Provide direction and leadership to staff; guide, coach, mentor and develop staff ensuring compliance with processes and procedures. Handle interviewing, hiring, promotions, transfers, performance appraisals, compensation, counseling and termination of staff. Develop and maintain staff by applying the necessary training and leadership that will allow internal growth and advancement. Direct staff, to ensure that all duties are performed according to department performance standards. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet needs of the business; including being available 24 x 7 on call for seven (7) day Risk Analytics team coverage, compromised card events, client emergencies and unique situations Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in making decisions, act independently and effectively on complex problem resolution, determine required resources and communicate client direction to all partners Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively, positively and professionally at all levels with financial institution operational staff and executives as well as internal support teams and leaders; Ability to build and maintain strong relationships Ability to travel as needed, less than 25% Ability to be flexible and work under high pressure in a complex environment Ability to perform in-depth analysis on an inquiry, anomalous activity, red flags, concept or project and provide appropriate consultation, feedback, and recommended courses of action to mitigate fraud, risk and enhance the member experience Ability to manage multiple projects, work in fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and provide customers with an exceptional service experience Advanced proficiency in word processing, data mining, spreadsheet and computer software applications Demonstrated excellent analytical and quantitative skills - Ability to work remote part time or full time. Additional Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Regular and reliable attendance. Responsible for reporting risks that are identified to the appropriate team and/or management. Additionally, responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting risks within the scope of your work area, to include, but not limited to Information Security risks. Actively supports and embraces Velera's core values of Dedication, Collaboration, Belonging, Curiosity and Integrity. Service Standards: Responsible for ensuring that exceptional service is delivered to both internal and external clients by doing what’s right for credit unions. Demonstrate enthusiastic support of corporate mission, vision, core values and long-term business objectives. Support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. Perform job duties within the company’s policies, procedures, service standards and the state and federal laws. About Velera At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera. Pay Equity $82,700.00 - $105,400.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! Competitive wages Medical with telemedicine Dental and Vision Basic and Optional Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Maternity, Parental, Family Care Community Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k (with employer match) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Wellness program Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship. As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Your voice. Our velocity. Shaping a new era together. At Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, you’ll be part of a team committed to the long-term growth and success of financial institutions, our employees and our industry. United by Purpose Our employees are united by a people‑helping‑people purpose that guides how we show up every day. A culture rooted in taking ownership and doing what’s right has fostered long‑term dedication and earned Velera recognition for both our inclusive culture and commitment to excellence. Your Story Shapes Our Culture Connection and recognition are core to who we are. We cultivate inclusion, celebrate employees who live our values and create meaningful opportunities for engagement that build strong relationships and a true sense of belonging across our teams. Remote by Design Our remote-first culture is built for collaboration, flexibility and connection – bringing people together in person when it matters. Flexible time off and healthy working norms support wellbeing and psychological safety, while integrity-driven leadership empowers you to do your best work. Strength in Stability With more than 40 years of fintech innovation, Velera offers the stability of a trusted legacy with the momentum of forward‑thinking solutions. We enable thousands of financial institutions and the communities they serve through secure, leading-edge technology and partnership. Explore velera.com to learn more about how Velera is advancing our purpose of accelerating partners’ success through innovative financial technology and inspired service.