Director of Operational Risk overseeing Fraud and Payments risk strategies at Navy Federal. Leading risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational risk governance.
Responsibilities
Leads and oversees the second line of defense (2LOD) operational risk management functions for both Fraud and Payments risk, providing direction and leadership in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating operational risks.
Develops and implements risk policies, frameworks, and governance structures to enhance risk resilience.
Leads cross-functional risk initiatives and collaborates with senior executives to drive a culture of risk awareness.
Serves as a key advisor on risk-related matters and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Manages multiple teams and influences risk strategy across business units, driving operational excellence and enterprise risk management maturity.
Establishes and maintains an enterprise fraud and payments risk governance framework, independently challenges first-line fraud prevention and detection activities, and ensures adherence to regulatory expectations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Auditing, Technology / Engineering, Management, or other related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience in operational risk, governance, or financial services risk management
5+ years of leadership experience, managing high-performing risk teams.
Expert experience in 2LOD Fraud Risk Management and/or Payments Risk Management risk strategy and management
Expertise in developing, enhancing, and implementing Fraud and/or Payments risk frameworks and methodologies
Expert guidance on regulatory compliance, industry standards, and risk mitigation frameworks
Leads high-impact risk initiatives and regulatory engagements
Extensive expertise in risk analytics, reporting, and performance measurement
Extensive expertise in leading and developing risk management teams at scale
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Extensive track record of implementing enterprise risk programs and engaging with senior executives
Experience in Financial Services, First, Second (ERM, ORM), and/or Third Line Risk Management, or Consulting experience.
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Job title
Director, Operational Risk – Fraud and Payments Risk
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