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.
Key Responsibilities
o Facilitate and document risk and control self-assessments.
o Maintain the risk register and support ERM plan execution.
o Work within RCU’s governance, risk and compliance (GRC) application to record, measure, monitor, and report on risks.
o Conduct root cause analyses and support remediation efforts.
o Develop and deliver risk reports for leadership and committees.
o Assist with audits, exams, and compliance-related tasks.
o Support vendor management and business continuity planning.
o Mentor Risk Liaisons and promote risk awareness across teams.
o Vendor Management – Work with Vendor Management Specialist and vendor owners to create and maintain vendor data and assessments, including working within vendor management system.
o Business Continuity – Work with BCP Specialist and business line partners to update and maintain business continuity plans, including utilization of BCP system.
Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!
ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
Why work for Redwood Credit Union?
•29th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
•Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
•Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2024"
•Recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023"
•Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
•World-class Employee Engagement scores
•Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
•Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of three years’ experience working in a financial institution within audit and/or risk management, with knowledge and experience of ERM best practices.
Compensation: Base starting range $33.00 to $44.00 per hour commensurate with experience.
Our base salary starting range is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
Redwood Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including:
• 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
• Time Off- Competitive PTO accrual plus 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!
RCU Discounts and Perks:
• 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. Loan amount up to $1,000.
• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process. Loan amount up to $15,000.
• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500
• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist, and turn.
• Ability to perform physical job requirements, including ability to move objects up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Work environment is indoors; majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.
*Redwood Credit Union is not offering Visa transfers and/or sponsorships for this position.
Internal Team Members: If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.
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