Legal/Compliance - AVP, Enterprise Risk Management
Mission Fed•San Diego, CA
•$117,000 - $147,000•Hybrid
About The Position
As an AVP, Enterprise Risk Management, this is a highly visible role. You’ll partner closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to shape, evolve, and elevate our enterprise risk management program—ensuring it drives smarter decisions, stronger governance, and sustainable growth.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, audit, compliance, legal, or a related function within a regulated financial environment
- Strong track record leading enterprise risk assessments and advising senior leadership
- Experience influencing cross-functional initiatives and operating independently in complex environments
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Relevant professional certification required (RIMS-CRMP preferred; FRM, PRM, CRCM, CRM, or similar accepted)
- Credit union or financial services experience strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the ongoing development and maturity of the ERM program, aligning it with business strategy, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices
- Partner with senior leadership to evolve the ERM framework, risk appetite, and governance structure
- Drive strategic ERM initiatives and continuous improvement across tools, processes, and platforms
- Design and lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, including risk identification, scoring, aggregation, and reporting
- Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership, committees, and stakeholders to support decision-making
- Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments—and translate them into strategic recommendations
- Lead key ERM governance activities, including dashboards, reporting, and committee materials
- Oversee risk and control assessments to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with risk appetite
- Partner cross-functionally to embed risk management practices into day-to-day operations
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and control partners on risk and governance matters
- Lead cross-functional initiatives such as policy standardization, governance enhancements, and product risk reviews
- Build strong relationships and drive alignment without direct authority
- Support ERM training and awareness programs across the organization
- Promote a proactive, risk-informed mindset at all levels
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 18 days of PTO during your first year
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Full 6% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits
- Employee wellness resources, including an on-site gym
- Career development opportunities
- An award-winning workplace culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
