Legal/Compliance - AVP, Enterprise Risk Management

AVP, Enterprise Risk Management

Hybrid | San Diego, CA

Compensation: $117,000 - $147,000 annually

Actual compensation within this range will be determined by factors including experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

As an AVP, Enterprise Risk Management, this is a highly visible role. You'll partner closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to shape, evolve, and elevate our enterprise risk management programensuring it drives smarter decisions, stronger governance, and sustainable growth.

Why Mission Fed?

Our culture is guided by six core values:

Integrity Service Commitment Teamwork Trust Communication

When you join Mission Fed, you'll become part of an award-winning organization that invests in its people, supports professional growth, and remains deeply connected to the communities we serve.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 18 days of PTO during your first year
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Full 6% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits
• Employee wellness resources, including an on-site gym
• Career development opportunities
• An award-winning workplace culture

What You'll Do

As a key leader within Risk Management, you will:

Shape the ERM Strategy

• Lead the ongoing development and maturity of the ERM program, aligning it with business strategy, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices
• Partner with senior leadership to evolve the ERM framework, risk appetite, and governance structure
• Drive strategic ERM initiatives and continuous improvement across tools, processes, and platforms

Drive Enterprise Risk Insights

• Design and lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, including risk identification, scoring, aggregation, and reporting
• Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership, committees, and stakeholders to support decision-making
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developmentsand translate them into strategic recommendations

Strengthen Risk Governance & Operations

• Lead key ERM governance activities, including dashboards, reporting, and committee materials
• Oversee risk and control assessments to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with risk appetite
• Partner cross-functionally to embed risk management practices into day-to-day operations

Influence Across the Organization

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and control partners on risk and governance matters
• Lead cross-functional initiatives such as policy standardization, governance enhancements, and product risk reviews
• Build strong relationships and drive alignment without direct authority

Build a Risk-Aware Culture

• Support ERM training and awareness programs across the organization
• Promote a proactive, risk-informed mindset at all levels

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, audit, compliance, legal, or a related function within a regulated financial environment
• Strong track record leading enterprise risk assessments and advising senior leadership
• Experience influencing cross-functional initiatives and operating independently in complex environments
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Relevant professional certification required (RIMS-CRMP preferred; FRM, PRM, CRCM, CRM, or similar accepted)
• Credit union or financial services experience strongly preferred

Build a Career with Purpose

At Mission Federal Credit Union, we believe in people helping people and that starts with our Team Members. For more than 60 years, Mission Fed has proudly served San Diego, helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial well-being. We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful difference, and contribute to an organization that values its people and its purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create brighter financial futures for our members, our communities, and one another.