Chief Risk Officer

Compensation: $180K - $230K salary, plus bonus and stock option

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit a Chief Risk Officer to join their executive leadership team. This organization is a well-established, community-focused bank with a strong commitment to sound governance, regulatory excellence, and long-term stability.

This is a senior executive role responsible for building, leading, and continuously strengthening the enterprise-wide risk management function.

The CRO will partner closely with executive leadership and the board to ensure the organization operates within its risk appetite while remaining compliant, resilient, and well-positioned for future growth.

• Lead and execute a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework aligned with Bank’s strategy and risk appetite
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, regulatory, financial, and strategic risks across the organization
• Advise executive leadership and the audit committee on emerging risks and recommended mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state banking regulations; continuously enhance policies and controls
• Provide oversight of BSA/AML programs, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and customer due diligence
• Partner with technology and information security leaders to oversee information security, data security, and vendor risk programs
• Oversee cross-functional risk-related teams including compliance, internal audit, credit review, fraud, and related functions
• Promote a strong, organization-wide culture of risk awareness and accountability
• Represent the organization with regulators and external stakeholders; oversee preparation for audits and examinations
• Contribute as a key member of executive leadership and board-level committees

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, compliance, or related functions within the banking industry
• Deep knowledge of banking regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation practices
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and senior professionals
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills in complex regulatory environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, boards, and regulators

• Master’s degree in business, finance, or a related field
• Advanced industry certifications (e.g., CRCM, CISA, CIA or similar)
• Experience working directly with regulatory and governing authorities
• Stock option
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Executive-level benefits and professional development opportunities

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