Enterprise Risk Specialist

Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid #LI-HYBRID

Entry Salary Range: $29.66-$35.60 per hour with an annual award opportunity based on individual and credit union performance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We're committed to supporting your well-being and work-life balance through a robust benefits offering:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.

Financial Peace of Mind

• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Time Off

• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

Professional Growth

• Learning and development programs, plus tuition reimbursement to support your career journey.

Additional Perks

• Free Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness initiatives
• Paid Community Action Volunteer Hours

*Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement are available after one year of service.

What you should know about the role

The Enterprise Risk Specialist supports the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s risk management framework to help safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance. This role contributes to enterprise risk management activities, business continuity planning, insurance program support, and regulatory response processes that strengthen organizational resilience and align with strategic objectives. This work is performed by providing outstanding service to internal and external members while demonstrating the credit union’s core values: Act with Integrity, Drive Progress, Build & Strengthen Relationships, and Keep People at the Core.

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)

• Assists in the design and implementation of an integrated ERM framework aligned with organizational strategy and risk appetite.
• Identifies, assesses, monitors, and documents key risks across operational, financial, compliance, and reputational areas.
• Prepares risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborates with departments to promote risk awareness and support risk-informed decision-making.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Supports the development, maintenance, and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Performs risk assessments and contributes to scenario planning activities to evaluate continuity readiness.
• Assists in coordinating response activities during disruption events and ensures alignment with FFIEC and industry best practices.
• May be required to work outside standard business hours as risk events occur or when activation of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans is necessary.

Insurance Program Support

•  Provides support for corporate insurance programs such as property, liability, and cyber coverage.
• Helps assess organizational insurance needs and works with internal partners to maintain appropriate coverage levels.
• Tracks renewal timelines, maintains documentation, and helps ensure compliance with insurance-related requirements.

Regulatory Support

•  Assists with regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries (e.g., NCUA, DIFS), including gathering information and supporting response development.
• Helps monitor and follow up on corrective actions related to risk management findings.

Cross Functional Project Participation

• Contributes risk-related insights to cross-functional projects by helping identify, assess, and mitigate risk exposures.
• Ensures project deliverables align with ERM practices and applicable regulatory expectations.

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. 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

Five years to eight years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience. Preferred experience in audit, compliance and enterprise risk.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). Professional certifications (e.g. CRM, CRMP, CIA, CPA) preferred.

Interpersonal Skills

A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required. In-depth dialogue, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors can be of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature. Communications may involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance. Typically includes subject matter experts as well as first level to middle managers.

Other Skills

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, NCUA, SOX).

Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

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.