Vice President, Enterprise Risk

About Beem:

Beem is a new credit union with 80 years of history. Rising to the rapidly evolving challenges of the financial services industry and inspired by cooperative values, our founding credit unions recognized that we can do more together. Beem means light. It means energy. It means a brighter financial future. United as Beem, we are combining our strengths to better serve our members. As of January 1, 2025, Beem will be one of BC’s largest provincially regulated credit unions, supporting the financial wellness of 193,000 members from 66 branches across the province with $17 billion in assets under administration. Learn more about our journey at www.beemcreditunion.ca.

What this role is all about:

The Vice President, Enterprise Risk is a strategic leader responsible for transforming risk management into a driver of innovation and growth. This role will design and embed a forward-looking Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework that leverages technology, data, and insights to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities. By fostering a culture of risk awareness, collaboration, and accountability, the VP empowers teams to make informed decisions and confidently pursue the Credit Union’s strategic goals - positioning governance, resilience, and agility as competitive advantages. 

This role is open to hybrid working arrangements within British Columbia. While we welcome all applications, we anticipate filling this role with a candidate located in British Columbia.

What You’Ll Do:

Strategic Leadership

• Provides strategic and transformational leadership and direction to the Enterprise Risk team to drive performance and accountability in alignment with the Credit Union’s mission and long-term goals.   
• Builds and leads a high-performing team; sets clear expectations, oversees performance, and fosters professional development and succession planning.   
• Develops enterprise-wide risk-related strategy, board reporting, and executive-level risk insights.   
• Champion a perspective of risk as a strategic enabler—helping the Credit Union seize growth opportunities, strengthen member trust, and differentiate itself in a competitive market.     
• Champions a culture of risk awareness, strategic foresight, and innovation throughout the organization.  

Enterprise Risk Oversight & Policy Governance   

• Lead the design and continuous evolution of the ERM framework, embedding innovation, agility, and digital capabilities to anticipate and respond to emerging risks and opportunities.     
• Develops and oversees the implementation of risk management policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they are responsive to evolving regulatory and business needs.   
• Ensures risk frameworks are deeply embedded in strategic planning, including support for mergers, acquisitions, and digital innovation initiatives.   
• Chairs the Management Risk Committee to drive engagement, alignment, and cross-functional ownership of key risk themes.   
• Aligns risk management efforts with the organization’s risk appetite and governance framework.   
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy obligations while enhancing organizational transparency and accountability.   
• Maintain and further build quality assurance practices that foster learning and quality of delivery across the organization  

Fraud Management & Prevention

• Provide strategic oversight of fraud management and business resilience, ensuring systems and teams are adaptive, technology-enabled, and member-focused.     
• Collaborates across departments to support implementation of controls and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fraud risk.   
• Partners with internal audit, compliance, and IT security to ensure cohesive and agile fraud governance practices.  

Operational Risk & Resilience

• Oversees operational risk management, insurance coverage, and business continuity strategies to ensure enterprise resilience.   
• Implement advanced analytics, automation, and digital tools to enhance risk insight, decision-making, and reporting, ensuring risk management becomes smarter, faster, and future-ready.     
• Proactively monitors emerging risks, regulatory changes, and shifts in the internal/external environment to advise on mitigation strategies.   
• Leads the development and testing of crisis management protocols, recovery plans, and loss control initiatives.   
• Advances the automation and digitization of risk systems to support real-time analytics and streamlined reporting.  

Enterprise Collaboration

• Partner with Executive and senior leadership teams, peer and business leaders to ensure risk considerations are integrated into strategy, innovation initiatives, and digital opportunities.   
• Provides strategic guidance, training, and support to internal teams to embed risk thinking across functions.   
• Builds trusted relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, legal counsel, and credit union partners.  

What You'Ll Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, and Regulatory Compliance  
• A university degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management) is an asset   
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and lead effective teams
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities   
• Excellent relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment   
• Detail-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset

What You’Ll Gain:

• The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $205,000, plus variable bonus
• Extended health care, dental coverage, and disability coverage
• Favorable vacation benefits - paid time off to recharge!
• RRSP employer contributions, and the option to contribute yourself 
• Special banking perks - including mortgage and lending products

At Beem we are BOLD and Always Welcoming and our values are at the forefront of everything we do!   

• Build Together: You are a team player who thrives on collaboration, sparks ideas, and fosters inclusivity.
• Own It: You are ready to take charge, drive change, and deliver outstanding results.
• Lead with Agility: You are a dynamic, adaptable thinker who thrives on challenge and innovation.
• Driven by Curiosity: You are eager to explore, learn, and shape the future.   

Ready To Join?

Visit us at www.beemcreditunion.ca to learn more about what it’s like to work for Beem Credit Union!  We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.   

We at Beem Credit Union are committed to ensuring inclusive employment practices and an accessible business environment for our employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute covered by the Human Rights Code and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.   

Beem Credit Union serves communities across many traditional Territories and Treaty areas in British Columbia. We are grateful to live and work on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building strong, connected relationships.