Risk Manager

Imagine being part of a company where your growth is valued and your journey is supported. Imagine yourself at Langley Federal Credit Union, where we're dedicated to shaping a meaningful path together. You belong at Langley.

Langley Federal Credit Union is one of the 100 largest credit unions in the United States, with over $5B in assets and over 400,000 members. We are constantly growing and have recently expanded to neighboring states and other parts of Virginia.

Langley is committed to being the best place you will ever work, and it all begins with our comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans in addition to:

Investing in You:

• Educational Assistance, encompassing books, lab fees, registration costs, and more.
• Support for Student Loan Repayment.
• Abundant Career Growth Opportunities.

Time Off That Matters:

• Generous Paid Vacation that starts accumulating from day one, progressively increasing with every five years of service, up to a maximum cap.
• Celebrate 13 Paid Holidays, including your birthday and the day following Thanksgiving; enjoy Floating Holidays too!
• Paid Sick Time for all team members.

Financial Security:

• Highly competitive 401K plan featuring a 6% company match, with immediate vesting with a ROTH IRA option.
• Company-covered short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Complimentary Life Insurance and the choice of additional Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Flexible Health Care and Dependent Care benefits.

Job Summary:

The Risk Manager is a member of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team within the second line of defense and serves as a collaborative partner and strategic advisor to business units. The role is closely aligned with first-line activities and supports informed risk-taking across the organization. The Risk Manager partners with executives and their teams to identify, prioritize, assess, and monitor risks in an open, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and practical solutions while remaining within compliance boundaries. This role supports and leads the execution of ERM activities for regulatory and audit engagements, facilitates risk assessments for change initiatives, and oversees the issue management process to support the timely and effective remediation of opportunities identified across the credit union. The ideal Risk Manager brings strong critical thinking skills, encourages thoughtful change, supports innovative ideas, and thrives in a dynamic environment while fostering trust, collaboration, and a sense of belonging.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, prioritizes, and assesses risks related to credit, operations, regulatory and compliance, liquidity and capital management, financial reporting, business continuity, vendor management, fraud, human resources, lending, and information security and technology activities.
• Manages the execution of ERM risk assessment processes; supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of associated policies, programs, systems, and processes; and evaluates employee risk awareness.
• Facilitates and leads risk assessments and related activities (Critical Business Process Identification, Process Level Assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Change-Based Risk Assessments, etc.), providing independent perspective and informed input while driving influential outcomes.
• Develops ad-hoc analysis, deep dive investigations, control testing, and drives specific risk initiatives.
• Oversees the issue management process to ensure findings and issues are mitigated adequately and promptly.
• Develops risk management controls; prepares reports; and communicates recommendations to senior management.
• Serves as a primary contact for regulatory agencies and auditors on ERM-related issues for examinations and audits; participates in and responds to exam and audit concerns; and oversees corrective action of all related compliance deficiencies or violations.
• Advises and consults with ERM to implement, enhance, and mature risk frameworks, processes, controls, and supporting technologies to mitigate risk effectively.
• Contributes to the evolution and ongoing enhancement of the Risk Management framework across the risk taxonomy and supports periodic refreshes based on evolving business needs and risks.
• Maximizes direct reports' productivity, efficiency, and career potential, including directing job assignments, monitoring staff performance, coaching, counseling, training, and alignment with Langley's vision and values.
• Stays current on the changing regulatory environment impacting ERM and leverages data and technology to identify risks, trends, and process improvements proactively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in risk management, business, related field or equivalent combination of work experience/education required.
• Two years of experience in risk management within a financial institution's first or second line of defense is required.
• Three years of experience in evaluating risks and controls, and/or performing issue management is preferred.
• Familiarity with Workiva risk software is preferred.

Our Keys to Success:

All Langley employees are expected to demonstrate the following Keys to Success, which reflect our shared cultural and behavioral expectations.

• Service Champion - Adopts a service orientation, building trusting relationships and delivering value for associates, members, and communities.
• Langley Ambassadors - Demonstrates a passion for Langley's vision, encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion while considering Langley's values when making decisions and taking accountability for delivering results.
• Agile in Action - Adapts to changes in the business, demonstrating innovation to improve Langley and advance the business into the future.
• Team Driven - Collaborates across Langley, communicating with transparency and prioritizing a team-based approach that delivers optimal outcomes for associates, members, and communities.
• Continuous Learners - Maintains an understanding of Langley's business and how value is delivered to members and actively pursues opportunities to grow oneself and strengthen the organization.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, including fingers, to operate standard office equipment such as a mouse and keyboard, and to see, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment with a typically quiet to moderate noise level.

This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of functions, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Functions, duties, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.