Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Retail Banking

Role Overview

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Retail Banking is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide risk management framework for the retail banking business.

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain the retail banking risk management framework, oversee credit, operational, market, liquidity, compliance, fraud, cyber, conduct, and reputational risks, and provide independent oversight of business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a strong understanding of consumer lending, deposits, payments, and digital banking, as well as experience leading large, multidisciplinary risk teams and interacting with regulators, boards, and executive committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field) preferred
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification preferred
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification preferred
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification preferred
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification preferred
• 15+ years of progressive banking and risk management experience
• Extensive experience within retail banking risk management
• Proven leadership experience overseeing enterprise risk functions
• Experience interacting with regulators, boards, and executive committees