Vice President of Risk and Audit

What you should know about Advia

Advia is a fast-growing Credit Union that is positioned in the top 3% of credit unions across the United States. We serve almost 200,000 members with assets over $3 Billion. We offer very similar product and services as the big banks with a focus on saving our members money while providing financial advantages. We are rooted in our communities and believe we have a responsibility to give back outside of our four branch walls through volunteering and charitable donations. The work environment at Advia is fast-paced, performance based, and fun infused. We certainly live by the saying "work hard, play hard." As an employee of Advia, you can expect regular and constructive feedback, development opportunities, great benefits, excellent co-workers and engaged managers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) & Business Continuity Planning (BCP):

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Credit Union's ERM framework.
• Identifies, assesses, monitors, and reports on key risks across all business lines.
• Partners with departmental units to integrate risk management and risk appetite discussions into daily operations, decision-making, and alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the business continuity plan (BCP) to ensure the Credit Union's ability to operate during and after a crisis or disruption.
• Coordinates and leads regular testing and training exercises to ensure preparedness and continuous improvement of the BCP.
• Oversees risk assessments, incident response planning, and scenario testing.
• Completes annual Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and annual report of the status of BCP to the Board of Directors.

Corporate Insurance Oversight:

• Ensures the Credit Union's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Proactively monitors regulatory developments and drives readiness for upcoming changes.
• Oversees the Compliance function, including Bank Secrecy Act, record retention, compliance training, and other programs.

Fraud Risk Management:

• Provides strategic direction to the Fraud department, ensuring the proactive and ongoing development and maintenance of a robust fraud prevention and detection program.
• Oversees investigations of suspected fraud or misconduct and ensure appropriate corrective actions.

Internal Audit:

• Provides strategic direction to the Internal Audit function, ensuring independence and objectivity.
• Supports the annual audit plan and ensure timely execution of audits.
• Reports audit findings and risk insights to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.

Vendor & Third-Party Risk:

• Manages the vendor management program, ensuring that third-party relationships are assessed for risk and aligned with the Credit Union's strategic goals.
• Oversees legal and risk evaluation of vendor contracts and third-party relationships.
• Ensures appropriate due diligence, risk controls, and monitoring for all critical service providers.

Advisory Role:

• Serves as a trusted advisor to the senior and executive team on risk-related matters.
• Presents risk assessments and audit findings to the Board of Directors, Audit, and other relevant committees.
• Promotes a strong risk culture throughout the organization.
• Represents the Credit Union in key legal, industry, and regulatory forums.

Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Follows established company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Sarbanes Oxley controls, Business Ethics and Standard of Conduct, Electronic Communications, Confidentiality and Privacy. Additionally, all employees must follow policies and procedures to minimize risk by exercising judgment, raising questions to management, and adhering to policy guidelines.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, or compliance within the credit union or financial services industry

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, risk management, or related field; master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CRCM, CFE) preferred

Interpersonal Skills

The ability to motivate or influence internal or external senior level professionals is a critical part of the job, requiring a significant level of influence and trust. Obtaining cooperation and agreement on important outcomes via frequently complex, senior level dialogues, as well as a professional level of written communication skills are essential to the position.

Other Skills

• Deep understanding of credit union regulations, risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, Basel), and internal control best practices
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Integrity and ethical leadership
• Regulatory and financial acumen
• Crisis and change management
• Cross-functional collaboration

Physical Requirements

Is able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.