Risk Management Specialist I

Risk Management Specialist I

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 :

• 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.
• Vendor Management Work with Vendor Management Specialist and vendor owners to create and maintain vendor data and assessments, including working within vendor management system.
• 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?

Minimum Qualifications : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 :

RCU Discounts and Perks :

Physical Requirements :

Internal Team Members : If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer