Chief Risk Officer

Location: Hybrid / Flexible - Des Moines, IA Compensation: Up to 300k E6 is partnering with a highly respected financial institution seeking a senior credit risk leader to oversee enterprise-wide credit risk management while supporting long-term growth and strategic objectives. This role sits at the intersection of risk governance, strategy, and execution , offering direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers. The ideal candidate brings deep credit expertise, strong leadership presence, and the ability to translate complex risk topics into clear, actionable insights. What You’ll Do: Lead and oversee enterprise credit risk management practices aligned to defined risk appetite and strategic priorities Establish forward-looking credit risk strategy by identifying emerging economic, market, and competitive risks Review and assess the organization’s most complex credit exposures, including counterparty risk, capital strength, liquidity, and business models Direct underwriting oversight and collateral risk management across lending and investment activities Develop and maintain credit risk policies, limits, procedures, and governance frameworks Provide clear, decision-ready credit risk reporting to executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators Chair the Credit Risk Committee and drive effective governance, escalation, and oversight Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing credit risk professionals Foster a strong risk-aware culture across the organization Support strategic initiatives, new product reviews, and evolving portfolio strategies What We’re Looking For: 10+ years of progressive experience in credit risk management within financial services 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing credit risk teams or functions Strong expertise in credit underwriting, secured lending, collateral structures, and risk governance Deep understanding of financial institution balance sheets, products, and risk models Experience with fixed income, money market, mortgage, and derivative instruments Ability to partner cross-functionally while confidently driving change Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and regulators Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and professional certifications (FRM, CFA) preferred Why This Role? High-impact leadership position with enterprise-level visibility Opportunity to shape credit risk strategy during a period of growth and evolution Strong executive exposure and influence on organizational direction Collaborative, mission-driven culture with long-term career runway If you’re a credit risk professional ready to step into a strategic, visible leadership role , we’d love to connect. #J-18808-Ljbffr