Chief of staff Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1943, Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) is a leading Manitoba-based financial institution that has grown into a trusted partner for individuals, businesses, and communities across the province. As a pioneer in values-based banking, ACU delivers innovative and responsible financial solutions while remaining deeply committed to social, economic, and environmental impact. Guided by the principle of “money doing more”, ACU empowers its members to thrive and fosters inclusive, sustainable communities. ACU demonstrates that ethical banking can be both impactful and financially sound - helping members achieve their goals while building a better future for all.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) provides strategic leadership and direction for the Risk Division while serving as a key resource to the Board of Directors and its Committees. This role is responsible for advancing ACU’s corporate strategic commitments, delivering business results, and managing organizational risk through the development and execution of strategic plans across enterprise risk management, operational risk management, compliance, credit solutions and loss prevention, privacy, governance, and corporate affairs.

The CRO plays a critical role in fostering strong, strategic relationships within the provincial and national credit union system, ensuring that ACU remains positioned for sustainable growth and innovation. In the context of mergers, this role is instrumental in ensuring a seamless cultural, operational, and structural integration, with a focus on engaging and supporting employees throughout the transition. A strong, united workforce is essential to fully realizing the benefits of a merger, and the CRO is pivotal in achieving this outcome.

Beyond risk leadership, the CRO is a strategic advisor and business partner across the organization, providing guidance that strengthens ACU’s long-term sustainability and impact. This role also champions ACU’s commitment to rural, agricultural, and Francophone communities, French language services, values-based banking, and triple bottom line accountability—ensuring that people, planet, and prosperity remain at the heart of ACU’s mission.

Key Accountabilities :

• Leadership & Team Development : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team, fostering a values-aligned culture that supports change initiatives, service excellence, and professional growth.
• Strategic & Operational Leadership : Contribute to executive decision-making, strategic planning, and operational execution. Develop and oversee capital and operating budgets, business cases, and divisional priorities to advance corporate objectives.
• Enterprise & Operational Risk Management : Develop, implement, and oversee ACU’s enterprise and operational risk management programs, ensuring a risk-aware culture. Manage fraud prevention, corporate insurance, and business continuity planning (BCP).
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight : Ensure corporate compliance with regulations, including AML, CRS, and FATCA. Provide frameworks, tools, and policies to maintain agility and operational excellence in a multi-regulatory environment.
• Credit Risk & Loss Prevention : Oversee retail, commercial, and community credit risk adjudication and loss prevention strategies. Serve on the Internal Credit Committee for large credit decisioning.
• Governance & Corporate Affairs : Maintain the integrity of ACU’s governance framework and lead the development of corporate policies and protocols. Oversee privacy policies in compliance with PIPEDA and applicable legislation.
• Board & Executive Advisory : Act as a resource to the Board and its committees, advising on risk, governance, and policy development. Provide counsel to the President & CEO and executive leadership on organizational projects and risk-related matters.

Experience Needed :

To submit your candidacy for this leadership opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to Annette Kohut, Senior Associate, Executive Search at or to Karin Pooley, VP, Executive Search at .