Enterprise Risk Manager

Royal Credit Union•Arden Hills, MN

3d•$86,700 - $113,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strategic risk leader with a passion for building resilient, forward‑thinking organizations? Become an Enterprise Risk Manager at Royal Credit Union! In this role, you’ll lead enterprise‑wide risk and resilience programs, guide organizational risk strategy, and partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen Royal’s risk culture while supporting continued growth and innovation. Why Royal? Member and Community Focused: We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our Members and the communities we serve, going beyond financial services to enrich lives and foster growth. Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, values-driven workplace that is always evolving. We support each other and work together to achieve our goals. Professional Growth: We offer numerous opportunities for training and advancement, helping you continuously develop and advance your skills. Empowerment: We empower our team members to make decisions and drive initiatives that help our Members achieve their financial goals. Your ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged. Community Involvement: Engage with your local community through various initiatives and events, making a tangible difference where you live and work. Be part of something bigger. What You’ll Do: Responsible for leading the Risk Management team members and Royal Credit Union's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) model and program, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, and Physical Security program. This includes developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise-wide risk and resilience programs that are innovative and scalable to Royal's continued growth. This position provides expert guidance on enterprise risk practices, emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation opportunities. This role integrates risk management into business operations, ensures an effective risk culture, and delivers insightful reporting to senior leadership, the Board, and committees. Our Commitment To You: Compensation: This is a salaried position; candidates with significant related experience may be higher. Pay also depends on candidates location WI range: $86,700- $99,700 MN range: $98,900- $113,700 Benefits: Royal is proud to take care of our team members and their families! In addition to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, Royal offers a 5% 401k employer match, paid family and sick leave, vacation and sick time accruals, childcare reimbursement, tuition and student loan debt assistance, pet insurance, and much more! What’s Needed For This Position: Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in experience in a related field such as Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other Business Management related degree Three (3) years experience in risk management principles and programs, including experience designing and implementing risk initiatives across an organization Two (2) years experience in Enterprise Risk Management principles and models Foundational project management skills including consultation, collaboration, project planning, analysis, and implementation skills Previous leadership experience in leading cross functional projects or teams Knowledge, Skills and Competencies (Summarized): Enterprise Risk & Governance Expertise: Deep understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, third‑party risk, business continuity, physical security, and regulatory expectations, with the ability to translate risk concepts into practical business solutions. Strategic & Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify emerging risks, assess impacts, and recommend effective mitigation strategies aligned with Royal’s risk appetite. Technology & Data Proficiency: Working knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms and strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams to support data‑driven reporting and communication. Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross‑functional partners, and foster a strong risk‑aware culture through coaching, mentoring, and relationship‑building. Clear & Transparent Communication: Ability to communicate complex risk topics clearly and confidently to senior leadership, committees, regulators, and team members at all levels of the organization. We’d Love To See: Supervisory experience including managing teams, strong coaching and development skills Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert designation or Certified Enterprise Risk Manager designation, and/or Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager designation; or the ability to obtain certification upon hire Work Schedule: Full-Time salaried position; Hours will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend hours, as needed. This position is part of Royal's workplace flexibility program and has the ability to be hybrid after approximately 4-6 months of training and proficiency in the position. When not working remote, the office location is flexible at either the Corporate Office in Eau Claire, WI, or at a Royal Minnesota office based on office availability and candidate preference. Training: Prior to starting a normal work schedule, new Royal team members must attend Foundation Training at our Corporate Center in Eau Claire, WI from 9:00am - 4:30pm on Monday and Tuesday during their first week of employment. Out of town learners will be reimbursed costs related to travel and lodging. Foundation Training covers fundamental information about Royal’s culture and core values which sets the stage for team members to be successful within our organization. Ready to make a positive impact? APPLY NOW if you are ready to take on this exciting challenge to contribute to our mission and become a part of the Royal Credit Union family! We will be communicating with you by email and/or text on the status of your application. Please monitor your email inbox and junk folder for status updates and additional instructions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in experience in a related field such as Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other Business Management related degree
Three (3) years experience in risk management principles and programs, including experience designing and implementing risk initiatives across an organization
Two (2) years experience in Enterprise Risk Management principles and models
Foundational project management skills including consultation, collaboration, project planning, analysis, and implementation skills
Previous leadership experience in leading cross functional projects or teams
Deep understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, third‑party risk, business continuity, physical security, and regulatory expectations, with the ability to translate risk concepts into practical business solutions.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify emerging risks, assess impacts, and recommend effective mitigation strategies aligned with Royal’s risk appetite.
Working knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms and strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams to support data‑driven reporting and communication.
Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross‑functional partners, and foster a strong risk‑aware culture through coaching, mentoring, and relationship‑building.
Ability to communicate complex risk topics clearly and confidently to senior leadership, committees, regulators, and team members at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience including managing teams, strong coaching and development skills
Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert designation or Certified Enterprise Risk Manager designation, and/or Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager designation; or the ability to obtain certification upon hire

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the Risk Management team members and Royal Credit Union's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) model and program, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, and Physical Security program.
Developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise-wide risk and resilience programs that are innovative and scalable to Royal's continued growth.
Provides expert guidance on enterprise risk practices, emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation opportunities.
Integrates risk management into business operations, ensures an effective risk culture, and delivers insightful reporting to senior leadership, the Board, and committees.