Enterprise Risk Officer

About the role

The Enterprise Risk Officer reports to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and is accountable for execution of the bank’s Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process for designated business units. This role serves as a resource for business leaders in developing, executing, and evaluating risk assessments across the bank, including those related to new products and services. Responsibilities include guiding, consulting, and challenging first-line business functions through RCSAs and associated metric reporting, as well as collaborating with second-line risk functions. The role ensures integration among ERM programs such as Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Issues Management, and Model/Non-Model risk management, while working closely with senior leaders to deliver on strategic priorities.

This position offers high visibility, working with senior leaders and exposure to various functional areas and business lines within the bank. It involves providing analytics, technology support, and research across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor applicable risks across designated areas of the bank, ensuring RCSAs and other risk assessment programs reflect appropriate risks and controls.
• Collaborate with departments to assess risks, recommend improvements, and align with the bank’s strategic objectives and risk appetite.
• Support the Director of ERM and KRI dashboard owners in delivering appropriate KRIs and associated reporting, including risk appetite measures, targets, tolerances, and limits.
• Manage the KRI Action Plan process, lead documentation efforts with dashboard owners, and conduct root cause and industry analysis for reporting to management and the board.
• Monitor the enterprise issues management system, generate detailed reports on identified issues, and provide effective challenge to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk reporting processes to support the Risk Appetite Statement and risk-reporting framework.
• Assist in delivering high-quality reports for management and board-level committees, including the Enterprise Risk Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Board Risk Committee.
• Support the ERM and Data Governance Program, including reporting practices and governance design.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects or requests as directed by the Director of Enterprise Risk Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• 8+ years of risk management experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, and/or Internal Audit; 10+ years of financial institution experience preferred.
• Experience in risk and control process improvement, standardization, automation, quality assurance, and control routines.
• Working knowledge of risk management principles, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices in the banking sector.
• Direct experience developing and/or executing risk and control assessment programs.
• Demonstrated ability to raise issues, escalate early, and engage in constructive credible challenge independently.
• Strong critical thinking skills and practical knowledge of data analysis tools, statistical techniques, and risk management frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and business intelligence tools.
• Highly motivated, deadline-driven, and results-focused.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a criminal background and credit check.
• This is a full-time, non-remote position.
• FLSA Status: Exempt.