OVERVIEW
The Senior Vice President (SVP), Deputy Risk Officer supports the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in the independent oversight, governance, and execution of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management framework in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and Board-approved policies. This role provides executive-level oversight of Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), Change Management, New Products, and Model Risk Management.
The SVP, Deputy Risk Officer is responsible for ensuring that risk management, compliance, and control practices are effective, sustainable, and commensurate with the Bank’s size, complexity, risk profile, and strategic objectives. This role provides independent challenges to business activities and promotes safe and sound operations consistent with the Board-approved risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following.
- Partner with the CRO to design, implement, maintain, and enhance the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including risk identification, measurement, monitoring, reporting, escalation, and governance, consistent with regulatory expectations and supervisory guidance.
- Provide executive oversight of the Compliance Management System (CMS), ensuring it is appropriately designed, implemented, and operating effectively in compliance with applicable federal and state banking laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
- Assist in overseeing regulatory examinations, supervisory activities, and ongoing regulatory engagement, including coordination of examination responses, issue tracking, root cause analysis, and timely remediation of Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs), and internal audit findings.
- Provide executive oversight of the Bank’s BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs, including governance, enterprise-wide risk assessments, program design and effectiveness, independent challenge, and accurate, timely reporting to senior management and the Board.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for significant compliance, BSA/AML, and financial crimes risk issues.
- Oversee enterprise Change Management processes to ensure risks associated with operational, regulatory, technology, and business changes are identified, assessed, documented, approved, and mitigated in accordance with established governance and regulatory expectations.
- Provide independent risk oversight and effective challenge for new products, services, delivery channels, and strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory readiness, compliance with applicable laws and guidance, and alignment with the Board-approved risk appetite.
- Chair or participate in Change Management, New Product, and Model Risk governance forums, providing executive-level risk guidance and decision support.
- Provide executive oversight of Program Management functions supporting risk, compliance, regulatory, and remediation initiatives, ensuring clear governance, accountability, and transparency.
- Ensure effective governance, prioritization, execution, and reporting of risk-related programs, including timelines, dependencies, and delivery risks.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise risk reporting and presentations to senior management, the Board of Directors, and Board committees, including the Risk Committee.
- Partner closely with Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Technology, and business line leaders to ensure coordinated risk management and issue resolution.
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior leaders and teams within Compliance, BSA/AML, Change Management, and Program Management functions.
- Promote a strong risk and compliance culture emphasizing accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- All employees are responsible for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and, where applicable, OFAC regulations. Depending on job responsibilities, employees are responsible for reporting suspicious activity identified in the course of performing their duties, including activities conducted by customers, employees, board members, and vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support bank operations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The SVP, Deputy Risk Officer provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and functional oversight for assigned risk management, compliance, BSA/AML, change management, and program management functions. This role may include direct and/or indirect leadership responsibility for senior leaders and professional staff, depending on organizational structure and business needs.
Supervisory responsibilities may include, as applicable:
- Setting strategic objectives, expectations, and priorities for assigned functions in alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and Board-approved policies
- Providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance guidance to senior leaders and teams
- Reviewing work product, risk assessments, and reports to ensure quality, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
- Influencing resource planning and organizational design for assigned functions in partnership with Human Resources and executive leadership
The SVP, Deputy Risk Officer, exercises supervisory authority consistent with Bank policy and governance, which may include participation in hiring, development, performance evaluation, and disciplinary recommendations. Final decisions regarding compensation, promotions, corrective action, and termination remain subject to established Bank approval authorities and Human Resources policies.
In addition, the role may provide functional leadership, advisory guidance, and executive influence across lines of business, including participation in cross-functional initiatives, governance committees, and risk forums. Such activities support enterprise-wide risk management and do not diminish the independent oversight responsibilities of the Risk function.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or equivalent) preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CERP, or similar preferred
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, BSA/AML, or related disciplines within a regulated financial institution.
- Demonstrated senior leadership or executive experience overseeing compliance and risk programs.
- Direct experience managing regulatory examinations and interacting with U.S. banking regulators.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, internal audit, or risk management within a financial institution.
- Experience in quality assurance or control testing preferred.
- Knowledge of the FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual and applicable regulatory guidance.
- Prior experience in leading reviews, reporting results, and tracking remediation efforts
- Experience supporting Board and Board committee reporting and governance strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role primarily involves sedentary office work, including prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, participating in meetings, and communicating verbally and in writing. The incumbent may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach, or use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment.
Occasional light lifting or movement of materials (generally not exceeding 10 pounds), such as documents or presentation materials, may be required. Specific visual abilities may include close vision, ability to read printed and electronic materials, and the ability to adjust focus as necessary to review reports, data, and other information.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environmental characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment and involves working indoors with standard office equipment and technology. The position includes regular interaction with senior management, the Board of Directors, regulators, auditors, and other internal and external stakeholders through meetings, presentations, and electronic communications.
The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. The position may occasionally require travel to other bank locations, meetings, conferences, or regulatory-related engagements, consistent with business needs.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Patriot Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
