VP, Risk Management

At Suffolk Credit Union, we empower our members and strengthen our community by promoting financial wellness, transparency, and respect. Join us to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health plans, lifestyle spending accounts, 401(k) matching, and support for work-life balance, along with employee engagement activities and opportunities for community involvement.

Role Overview: The VP, Risk Management is responsible for the leadership and oversight of all enterprise risk functions at Suffolk Credit Union, including Compliance, BSA/AML, Fraud, Information and Physical Security, Business Continuity, Vendor Management, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) This role ensures Suffolk Credit Union maintains a strong risk-aware culture and adheres to all regulatory, operational, and strategic risk standards, while partnering with leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs daily and long-term operations of Risk Management, including Compliance, Fraud, BSA/AML, ERM, Business Continuity, Vendor Management, and physical/information security

• Leads, mentors, evaluates, and manages department staff in partnership with People Operations

• Participates in strategic planning to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risk

• Develops and maintains risk analysis tools, methodologies, models, and risk tolerances

• Oversees regulatory compliance programs, risk-based reviews, internal controls, and HMDA reporting

• Manages fraud prevention across all products and delivery channels

• Oversees all aspects of BSA/AML, including cannabis banking and law enforcement coordination

• Serves as primary liaison with regulators, internal audit, and law enforcement; coordinates examinations and documentation

• Manages enterprise-wide policies, vendor management program, and corporate insurance coverage

• Oversees facility and information security, safety training, incident investigations, OSHA/ADA compliance

• Leads Enterprise Risk Management, business continuity planning, risk assessments, and Board-level reporting

• Manages member complaint resolution, compliance training, departmental budgets, and Board/Senior Management reporting

Essential Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field required.

• Advanced knowledge of risk analysis, regulatory requirements, and financial industry operations

• Strong expertise in BSA/AML, fraud mitigation, compliance, and security of facilities and information

• In-depth knowledge of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures

• Proficient in Excel and skilled in analyzing complex financial and statistical data

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and cross-functional team-building capabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with senior management

• Effective independent problem-solver able to manage multiple complex deadlines

• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and responsibility with confidential information

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

• ACAMS BSA Certificate, Compliance Officer Certification required (or obtained within two years of hire)

Apply today and embark on a rewarding career and start empowering your possible!

Suffolk Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience, and other qualifications.