Risk Management Specialist I

Redwood Credit Union • Napa, CA

164d • $33 - $44

About The Position

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support and enhance our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. This role is key in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks across the organization, ensuring alignment with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You'll collaborate with departments to promote a culture of risk awareness and help embed risk management practices throughout the credit union.

Requirements

• Knowledge of risk management core principles.
• Experience in functioning within an established ERM program, risk and control frameworks, and risk reporting to management.
• Knowledge and experience in presenting risk data and creating meaningful reports for risk analysis.
• Experience creating and/or using data to identify risk trends and make risk-based decisions or recommendations.
• GRC application experience is highly desirable.
• Experience communicating with business line partners to effectively glean risk level and control effectiveness.
• Ability to produce and comprehend complex Excel reports capable of tracking trends, variances, and exceptions.
• Knowledge of using the applications within the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical/problem solving, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people, including vendors.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously and prioritize workload appropriately with little supervision.
• Ability to distinguish and process confidential material and information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience working in a financial institution within audit and/or risk management.
• Knowledge and experience of ERM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and document risk and control self-assessments.
• Maintain the risk register and support ERM plan execution.
• Work within RCU's governance, risk and compliance (GRC) application to record, measure, monitor, and report on risks.
• Conduct root cause analyses and support remediation efforts.
• Develop and deliver risk reports for leadership and committees.
• Assist with audits, exams, and compliance-related tasks.
• Support vendor management and business continuity planning.
• Mentor Risk Liaisons and promote risk awareness across teams.
• Work with Vendor Management Specialist and vendor owners to create and maintain vendor data and assessments.
• Work with BCP Specialist and business line partners to update and maintain business continuity plans.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings.
• Employee performance incentive plan.
• Salary Advancement- Merit increase based on performance.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Competitive PTO accrual plus 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!
• RCU employees are eligible for a .75% discount off RCU standard collateral auto loans.
• RCU employees are eligible for a 1% discount on all recreational or boat loan products.
• 2% discount off Visas and LOC Loans through RCU.
• 0% interest loan to support employees with various immigration related expenses such as visa application fees and relocation costs.
• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process.
• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500.
• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree