Position Summary
Texell Credit Union is seeking an experienced, energetic, and forward-thinking Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to safeguard and strengthen the organization’s long-term health. This role is responsible for leading enterprise risk management, regulatory relationships, compliance, and legal affairs, while ensuring policy changes are effectively communicated across all departments. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the CRO will act as the primary liaison for state regulatory examinations and supervisory correspondence. The role also includes monitoring regulatory and legislative developments while advising the CEO and Board of Directors on emerging risks and appropriate responses. As a trusted advisor, the CRO will work closely with the executive team and Board while partnering collaboratively with all lines of business to promote a strong, risk-aware culture throughout the organization. A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, with significant experience in risk management, compliance, legal, or human resources functions. A bachelor’s degree is required; a Juris Doctor (JD) or other advanced degree is valued but not required. Experience with BSA/AML compliance, including serving in a Bank Secrecy Act Officer function, is highly desirable, as is government affairs or legislative advocacy experience at the state or federal level.
Company Profile
Texell Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative founded in 1948 with assets over $790 million, serving over 54,000 members through digital service platforms and nine Central Texas branches. Texell offers a wide range of financial services to its members and performs competitor research weekly to ensure it is offering the best rates in the state to current and prospective members. Membership is open to all who live, work, worship, or attend school in Bell, Bosque, Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Lampasas, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Travis, or Williamson County, Texas, as well as several preferred employers. Texell Credit Union has been recognized as a Best Credit Union to Work For by American Banker for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020. For more information, please texell.org
Community Profile
Central Texas is a vibrant and thriving region offering an exceptional quality of life, blending rich history with continued growth and opportunity. With hot summers and mild winters, scenic lakes, hiking trails, and plenty of open land, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round. The region is home to two Texas major universities and is within easy reach of several others, creating a dynamic and diverse community. Texell Credit Union is headquartered in Temple, Texas, a growing and energetic city in the heart of Central Texas conveniently located between Austin, Waco, and College Station, placing countless cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities just minutes away. Founded in 1881 as a railroad town by the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe railroad and named after a Santa Fe Railroad official, Bernard Moore Temple. Temple offers affordable housing, abundant parks and outdoor recreation, access to world-class healthcare, and excellent schools, making an ideal setting to live, work, and raise a family.
Compensation
A comprehensive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.