Andy Wagner
Risk and compliance executive who designs, implements, and oversees programs for compliance, operational risk, financial crimes, fraud, and audit.
- Role
- Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at WCCU Credit Union
- Location
- Portage, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andy Wagner
I am a financial services leader with in-depth experience leading critical initiatives for compliance, risk, and controls, both enterprise-wide and for HR organizations. I have routinely been selected for challenging roles to establish and enhance programs, gaining high exposure to senior leadership. By motivating my team and influencing employees across functions, I help companies achieve organizational goals and exceed performance metrics. Examples of my success include: Influencing executive strategy and decision-making, most recently sustaining the displacement plan set forth by Wells Fargo’s CEO by delivering mission-critical information on risk mitigation. Standing up financial crimes and fraud programs, earning high acclaim and requests for replication. Establishing best practices for HR control and compliance for strategic enterprise initiatives, including Wells Fargo’s agile business transformation program, NEXT HR. Areas of expertise: HR Compliance, Audit Response, Risk Frameworks, Control Frameworks, AML, Policy Development, SOX, Program Implementation, Risk Mitigation, Team Leadership, Change Management, Gap Analysis, Thought Leadership, Reporting#opentoopportunities
Experience
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Jan 2025 — Present · WI, US
As Chief Risk Officer (CRO), I am accountable to the CEO and the Board of Directors for enabling the Credit Union\'s balancing of risk and reward. I am responsible the efficient and effective governance of Westby Co-op Credit Union’s (WCCU) strategic, reputational, operational, financial, and compliance related risks. I partner with the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership, Management, and other impacted parties to establish and maintain WCCU\'s risk limits/risk appetite, oversee compliance with these limits, and approve exceptions to these limits.Additionally, I am responsible for WCCU’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, Vendor Management Program, Regulatory compliance Program, Operational Risk Program (including Fraud Risk Management, Information Security, Business Continuity Program).
Education
Luther College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
1998 — 2002
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