Vice President of Risk and Compliance

About the role

Salal Credit Union is looking for a collaborative and strategic Vice President of Risk & Compliance to lead enterprise‑wide second‑line risk, compliance, and financial crimes functions. This senior leader will shape risk understanding across the organization, ensuring strong governance, regulatory alignment, and support for business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program to align with risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and business strategy.
• Establish and strengthen enterprise risk governance, including escalation pathways, reporting structures, and oversight practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board, delivering actionable insights on risk exposure, trends, and trade‑offs.
• Oversee compliance, BSA/AML, fraud, and regulatory programs, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and risk‑based.
• Act as executive liaison for audits, examinations, and regulators, reinforcing a strong regulatory posture.
• Drive integration of risk practices into business initiatives, partnering across teams to enable growth while maintaining controls.
• Simplify and standardize risk and compliance processes to improve efficiency, clarity, and decision speed.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience in financial services, risk, compliance, or similarly regulated environments.
• 7+ years of senior leadership experience, including leading leaders and enterprise initiatives.
• Experience across ERM, compliance, BSA/AML, fraud, and governance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
• Relevant certifications (CRCM, CAMS, CERP, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CUCE) preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work schedule with onsite presence at Seattle headquarters two days per week.
• Competitive salary range of $158,800 – $222,320 annually.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing risk function within a growing credit union.