Vice President, Risk Mitigation SolutionsType: Direct Hire
Location: Remote (U.S.-based; no CA or HI)
Compensation: $190,000 base + benefits (bonus potential)
OverviewThe Vice President of Risk Mitigation Solutions will lead the creation and growth of a new fraud prevention business line serving credit unions and community banks. This executive role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on leader with deep fraud and payments expertise who can translate complex risk challenges into scalable, client-facing solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Build and launch a new fraud prevention and risk mitigation division, including strategy, market positioning, and resource planning
- Develop and deliver fraud prevention products, advisory services, and solutions for financial institutions
- Partner cross-functionally with product, technology, and client teams to design and implement solutions
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level clients, balancing fraud risk, member experience, and regulatory requirements
- Establish and manage strategic partnerships and third-party solution providers
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering innovation and accountability
- Drive adoption of fraud prevention technologies, including data analytics and digital authentication tools
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for credit unions and community banks
- Represent the organization as a thought leader at industry events and client forums
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or related roles within financial services
- 10+ years working with credit unions, community banks, or similar institutions, including regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Proven experience building and scaling new business lines, products, or advisory services
- 10+ years of people leadership and management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- CFE certification preferred
Must-Have Skills- Deep fraud, payments, and FinTech expertise
- Experience with solutions, product, or advisory service delivery
- Executive-level, client-facing communication skills
- Strong cross-functional leadership and ownership mindset
- Sales or revenue-influencing experience a plus
