SVP & Chief Risk Officer

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services

$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in enterprise risk management and risk-related policies.
  • Solid understanding of corporate finance principles and banking regulations.
  • Proficient in evaluating complex business issues for informed decision-making.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to analyze and organize information effectively for reporting and decision-making.
  • Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of exercising sound judgment under pressure.
  • Strong leadership skills for team development and relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the enterprise risk management program in collaboration with the Executive Management Team.
  • Engage with the Board of Directors to enhance risk management strategies.
  • Promote a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
  • Support sound business decisions by evaluating risks and benefits systematically.
  • Facilitate communication of complex risk-related topics to various stakeholders.
  • Oversee team development and mentorship within the risk management function.
  • Adjust strategies and tactics based on evolving risk landscapes and business priorities.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills in risk management and leadership.
  • Collaborative work environment with access to executive leadership and board members.
  • Potential for significant impact on the organization's risk management practices.
  • Opportunity to shape a proactive risk-aware culture across the association.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer provides strategic leadership on the Executive Management Team by advancing the Association's enterprise risk management program. This role partners with the Board of Directors and executive leadership to strengthen the Association's risk management, support sound business decisions, and foster a proactive, enterprise-wide risk-aware culture.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management principles, risk-related policies and procedures, and the ability to promote and sustain a risk-aware culture.
  • Knowledge of corporate finance principles and practices, credit concepts, applicable laws, banking regulations, and agricultural industry and economic principles.
  • Ability to identify key issues, evaluate complex business matters, and make sound business decisions using a systematic, information-based approach.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present information and communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and document information, write concise analytical reports, and prepare and present information for decision-making.
  • Skill in adapting to changing priorities, interacting effectively with others, and exercising sound judgment in a dynamic business environment.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to select, manage, coach, motivate, and develop teams while establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external organizations and individuals.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in banking, finance, credit, or risk management, including at least six years in a leadership role.
  • Professional risk management certification from an accredited organization is preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.


APPLICATION MAILING ADDRESS:

Attn: Katie Edmison - SVP & Chief Risk Officer - Little Rock

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services

119 East Third Street, Suite 200

Little Rock, AR 72201

Job Link: https://agheritagefcs.bamboohr.com/careers/129

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