Vice President of Risk Management

Nationwide Executive Recruiter | C-Suite Talent Acquisition for Financial Services & Credit Unions

Approaching $2 Billion in assets, 7 17 Credit Union is a progressive and community-minded financial institution in Ohio offering credit union membership to those who live or work in Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage, Summit and central Stark counties. With 13 branches, state-of-the-art technology and a solid team, 7 17 Credit Union is able to provide banking services to more than 100,000 members in the greater Youngstown, Warren, Howland, Cortland, Vienna, Kent, Ravenna, Canfield and Canton areas.

The credit union has become one of the most respected and financially sound institutions in the industry and has been awarded the North Coast 99 which recognizes the credit union as one of the top workplaces in Northeast Ohio for top talent. The Credit Union is in search of an analytical and collaborative risk professional to join their team as the Vice President of Risk Management
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The VP of Risk Management is a leadership position responsible for protecting the credit union's assets and reputation by providing strategic direction and oversight for all commercial credit risk, information security, vendor management and enterprise risk management (ERM) functions. This role is critical to the credit union's long-term strategic vision, including the launch of a new business banking division and future merger and acquisition activities.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in commercial lending, credit policy, and risk management across all areas of a financial institution. This individual must be a collaborative and strategic leader who can effectively partner with internal teams and external providers, communicate complex risk issues to executive management and the Board of Directors, and champion a strong, proactive risk culture.

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all commercial credit administration functions, including commercial underwriting, account reviews, portfolio management, commercial collections, and loan servicing.
• Serve as a voting member of the Executive Loan Committee, providing expert analysis and recommendations on commercial loan approvals.
• Have primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the credit union's commercial lending credit policy, ensuring it aligns with the credit union's risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor commercial loan portfolio performance, identify emerging risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies, including conducting stress testing and portfolio-level analysis.
• Lead and mentor the commercial credit administration team, fostering a culture of risk awareness, credit discipline, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the "ground up" establishment of a new business banking and treasury services division, defining the operational framework, products, and services.
• Partner with third-party providers to evaluate, select, and implement the necessary technology, platforms, and processes to ensure a seamless and scalable operation.
• Act as the primary liaison between the commercial lending and business banking teams to drive business deposit growth and cross-sell opportunities.
• Coordinate with branch operations and other internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless delivery of business banking services across the credit union's branch network.
• Develop a strategic plan for the growth and expansion of business banking and treasury services, including market penetration strategies and performance metrics.

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the credit union's information security program, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements and ensuring the credit union's data, systems, and digital assets are protected from evolving cyber threats.
• Oversee the Vendor Management program, ensuring all third-party relationships are thoroughly vetted, monitored, and managed for both operational and security risks.
• Oversee the Enterprise Risk…