VP of Risk Management - Maine State CU, Augusta

Company: Maine Credit Union League
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Maine State CU is hiring a VP of Risk Management at its Augusta location.Why Maine State CU?At Maine State CU, we are devoted to improving our members' financial lives, not just the bottom line. When you visit our lobbies in Augusta or Waterville, or engage with our eBranch contact center employees, you will find our friendly, knowledgeable teams eager to assist.We are growing and so are our people! Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work for eight years running, our team members are passionate about growth, empowerment, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve our workplace and better ourselves so we can better support and serve our members. It's exciting to think that this focus has allowed many of our employees to advance rapidly and led to a 60% promotion rate for our employees over the past year.Maine State CU is a fast-paced, supportive environment that promotes learning and development, team inclusion, and fun! If you have a growth mindset, a commitment to teamwork, and a true passion for serving others, you are likely a great fit for our team!VP of Risk Management:The VP of Risk Management oversees the credit union's risk management program by collaborating with the organization's management and stakeholders. The risk management program includes identifying and monitoring financial, operational, and strategic risks throughout all credit union business units. The VP of Risk Management will assist management in assessing and mitigating identified risks, including responsibility for ensuring that the organization proactively determines which risks it will accept and retain.The VP of Risk Management will work with the Audit Committee, a sub-section of the board, to develop the credit union's audit schedule and coordinate internal and external audits and exams. As the credit union's board-designated compliance officer, they will work with all credit union departments to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry best practices. The VP of Risk Management will be an advisor for compliance issues and work with credit union attorneys to answer more in-depth questions. The VP of Risk Management will also manage the credit union's insurance coverage and bond policy.Requirements:The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, positive thinker with a strong member-centric philosophy with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Supervisory and leadership skills and experience that support collaboration, employee empowerment and engagement, and development and growth are required. A willingness to learn from others, open-mindedness and a curious approach is critically important in our organization.We are seeking someone with a bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in accounting, finance, management, risk management, business or similar discipline and a minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience.Benefits of Employment with Maine State CU:In addition to our world-class culture, a fun and supportive work environment, and opportunities to learn and grow, our employees appreciate the work-life harmony they are able to achieve as part of our team.We are also proud of the benefits we offer:

• Three options for medical insurance - employer paid premiums up to 100% for employees and up to 90% for dependents, as well as employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Two options for dental insurance - employer paid premiums up to 90% for employees and up to 60% for dependents
• Vision insurance - employer paid premiums up to 90% for employees and up to 60% for dependents
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance - 100% employer paid
• Employee Assistance Program - 100% employer paid
• 401(k) employer match, with traditional and Roth options
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for undergraduate degree and $10,000 annually for graduate degree
• Opportunities to volunteer in our local communities
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and an abundance of foodApply: Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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