Interim Vice President, Credit Risk

The Company is seeking an experienced VP Credit Risk to join their team on a long-term contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing credit risk governance, shaping policy direction, and providing senior-level guidance across lending and risk functions. This role requires a professional with a strong background in financial services risk oversight, particularly in the areas of credit risk policy development, governance practices, and enterprise risk management frameworks. The VP Credit Risk will lead the review and enhancement of credit risk policies, provide strategic advice on credit exposure and portfolio trends, and ensure that the organization's risk framework is in line with regulatory expectations and prudent lending practices. Applicants for the VP Credit Risk position at the company should have extensive experience in credit risk leadership within a financial institution or broader financial services environment. The role demands a candidate with a proven ability to work with financial services regulators, hands-on experience in risk analysis, and a deep understanding of credit risk models. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with AML and due diligence processes and their relationship to overall risk oversight. Key responsibilities include evaluating and recommending improvements to credit risk controls, partnering with compliance and operational teams, and overseeing the development of credit risk methodologies and models. The role is pivotal in contributing to the organization's risk management strategies, identifying vulnerabilities, and promoting effective mitigation plans.