VP Risk Management

DATCU•Corinth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

DATCU is seeking a strategic Vice President of Risk Management to safeguard our members’ financial well-being through a strong, enterprise-wide risk management program. If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please read more below. About DATCU: DATCU was founded in 1936. We are a not-for-profit financial institution that helps to make a difference in the community. We encourage our employees growth and hire from within. We offer great benefits such as health insurance, 3+ weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k plan. You'll be provided with a positive work environment and you'll feel like part of a family. We've also been named one of the best companies to work for in Texas! Position Purpose: The Vice President of Risk Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive enterprise risk management strategy. This position ensures that all organizational risks, including operational, financial, regulatory, reputational, and strategic risks—are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored. This VP leads efforts to establish a strong risk culture, partners with executive leadership to align risk initiatives with business objectives and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The role provides oversight of risk management programs, policies, and procedures, and supervises the activities of risk management personnel to ensure organizational safety and soundness. The VP of Risk Management prepares updates for executive management and the Board, translating complex risk information into clear insights and recommendations. Work From Home: This position works in-office in Corinth, Texas for the first 90 days of employment. After 90 days, there is the potential to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. You will still work in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field.
Seven to ten years of progressive experience in risk management, preferably within a financial institution, including leadership and supervisory experience.
Extensive knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Effective problem-solving and decision-making
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proven leadership and team development
Solid project and program management
High integrity and sound professional judgment
Strong attention to detail
Adaptability to regulatory changes and industry trends
Proficiency with risk management software and business applications

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CRM, FRM, ARM)
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive enterprise risk management strategy.
Ensuring that all organizational risks, including operational, financial, regulatory, reputational, and strategic risks—are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored.
Leading efforts to establish a strong risk culture
Partnering with executive leadership to align risk initiatives with business objectives and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Providing oversight of risk management programs, policies, and procedures
Supervising the activities of risk management personnel to ensure organizational safety and soundness.
Preparing updates for executive management and the Board, translating complex risk information into clear insights and recommendations.