Chief Credit Risk Officer

Office Status:
Hybrid – 4 Days in Office

A well-capitalized, mission-driven financial institution is seeking a senior executive to lead enterprise-wide credit risk strategy at the highest level. This role sits at the center of the organization’s risk governance framework, partnering closely with executive leadership to set credit standards, oversee complex exposures, and engage with regulators. The opportunity offers significant visibility, board-level interaction, and the chance to shape long-term credit policy for a diverse financial institution membership base.

• Set and own the organization’s overall credit risk framework, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite and strategic objectives
• Provide executive-level leadership on credit policy, risk limits, underwriting standards, and portfolio oversight across member and counter party exposures
• Serve as primary credit risk advisor to senior leadership, committees, and the Board, translating complex risk topics into actionable insights
• Chair the Credit Committee and act as a voting member of asset-liability and enterprise risk committees
• Oversee credit risk related to both lending and investment activities, including structured products and mortgage-backed securities
• Lead credit risk assessment for new products, programs, collateral types, and risk-taking initiatives
• Maintain forward-looking credit risk analytics, forecasting, and stress testing to identify emerging risks and market trends
• Provide second-line oversight of collateral management, including eligibility, valuation, and legal enforce ability
• Act as a key point of contact with regulators, ensuring compliance with applicable supervisory expectations and regulatory frameworks
• Build, mentor, and lead a senior credit risk team, fostering a strong risk culture and high-performance environment