Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience
10+ years in operational risk, governance, or financial services risk management
5+ years of leadership experience managing risk teams
Expertise in operational risk frameworks and regulatory compliance
Extensive experience in risk analytics and performance measurement
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Master's Degree or equivalent experience in ORM-related domains
Responsibilities
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide operational risk management strategy
Lead risk advisory services, guiding leadership on emerging threats
Oversee risk assessment and control testing initiatives
Develop and refine Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for informed decision-making
Foster collaboration between risk management, compliance, and business leaders
Implement risk management frameworks and best practices
Ensure compliance with ORM-related policies and standards
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Flexible work hours
Potential for remote work options
Full Job Description
Job Description
Leads and oversees the operational risk management function, providing direction and leadership in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating operational risks. Develops and implements risk policies, frameworks, and governance structures to enhance risk resilience. Leads cross-functional risk initiatives and collaborates with senior executives to drive a culture of risk awareness. Serves as a key advisor on risk-related matters and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Manages multiple teams and influences risk strategy across business units, driving operational excellence and enterprise risk management maturity.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise-wide operational risk management strategy, ensuring a proactive and comprehensive approach to operational risk governance.
Lead risk advisory services, guiding leadership on risk trends, emerging threats, and strategic mitigation efforts.
Oversee risk assessment and control testing initiatives across business units, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Develop and refine enterprise-wide Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), integrating risk analytics to drive informed decision-making.
Lead cross-functional risk governance efforts, fostering collaboration between risk management, compliance, audit, and business leaders.
Oversee the development and implementation of risk management frameworks, policies, and best practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory expectations.
Oversee the development and execution of ORM-related Policies, Instructions, and Standards, ensuring enterprise-wide compliance and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Auditing, Technology / Engineering, Management, or other related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Expert experience in operational risk strategy and management
Expertise in developing, enhancing, and implementing operational risk frameworks and methodologies
Expert guidance on regulatory compliance, industry standards, and risk mitigation frameworks
Leads high-impact risk initiatives and regulatory engagements
Extensive expertise in risk analytics, reporting, and performance measurement
Extensive expertise in leading and developing risk management teams at scale
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Extensive track record of implementing enterprise risk programs and engaging with senior executives
College/university degree and 10+ years of experience in operational risk, governance, or financial services risk management; 5+ years of leadership experience, managing high-performing risk teams. Expansive experience across operational risk domains (ex: technology, security, data, models, third party, business resiliency, Gen-AI, fraud, people, operational process, new products etc.).
Master's Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provided exposure to or management of ORM-related risk domains
Experience in Financial Services, First, Second (ERM, ORM), and/or Third Line Risk Management, or Consulting experience
Additional Information
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
About Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is a credit union that serves members of the military and their families. The credit union offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Navy Federal Credit Union was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The credit union has more than 9 million members and operates more than 300 branches across the United States and around the world.
