Senior Enterprise Risk Management Specialist

Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:

Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.

As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.

Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:

• 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays

• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off

• 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match

• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options

• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions

• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year

• Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

About the Role:

As a direct report to the Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the Senior ERM Specialist is a key contributor to the credit union’s risk management strategy, helping to safeguard its financial strength, member trust, and operational resilience. This role supports the development and execution of the ERM framework, facilitates risk assessments across business units, and ensures alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep risk expertise, strong collaboration skills, and a proactive mindset to help foster a mature risk culture within a growing credit union environment.

Responsibilities:

ERM Framework & Governance

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ERM framework.

• Facilitate risk governance activities, including risk committee meetings and reporting to senior leadership.

• Assist with implementation, design and maturity of Connexus' business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response programs.

• Assist with development and implementation of enterprise-wide data and document retention program.

• Provide second line of defense support and risk oversight across all business lines including:

• Technology - IT, systems, information security/cyber, data/document management, AI, model risk, user access, automation, digital banking and fraud, system configurations.

• Operations - operational loss, transaction risk, lending, quality control and loan servicing, complaints, insurance, accounting, marketing, payments and money movement, and branch and member services.

Risk Identification & Assessment

• Lead enterprise-wide risk and controls assessment (RCSA) and issues management programs.

• Collaborate with business units to identify and evaluate emerging risks and escalate based on potential impact.

• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation progress.

• Provide risk insights to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and operational decisions.

Risk Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain enterprise risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs).

• Prepare risk reports and narrative for executive leadership and the board of directors.

• Assist with administration and oversight of the organizations Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote risk awareness and accountability.

• Conduct training and workshops to enhance risk management capabilities across the organization.        

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure ERM practices align with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.

• Assist in developing and maintaining department policies, procedures, and job aides.

• Assist in development and maturity of enterprise-wide regulatory exam management program.     

Position Requirements:

• This position is Remote.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or information technology or commensurate work experience is Required.

• 5+ years of combined experience in banking, risk or related field is Required.

• Demonstrated understanding of risk governance frameworks, methodologies and financial institution regulatory requirements including risk and controls identification and remediation is Required.

• Professional certifications such as: FRM, CRMP, MBA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP.

• Experience working with GRC platforms, such as Quantivate, NContracts, or Archer.

Connexus Credit Union's Employer Recognitions:

• 2024 Best in Class Employer, Gallagher

• 2025 Best Place to Work in IT, Computer World

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