Enterprise Risk Senior Manager

About the Role

This hybrid position requires in-office hours and involves assuming a leadership role in developing a strong risk culture and enterprise risk management (ERM) program tailored to the size and complexity of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature ERM processes, including enterprise risk appetite, key risk and performance indicators, and enterprise risk dashboard.
• Operate as an individual contributor and lead external consultants or internal personnel.
• Ensure assigned ERM processes are sustainable and repeatable through formal written procedures, training, documentation standards, and other appropriate actions.
• Utilize project management skills to manage assignments, including establishing and meeting deadlines, budgets, and workflow.
• Prepare reports, memos, and updates for Senior Management and Governance Committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization, while credibly probing and challenging colleagues, including those with greater subject matter expertise or seniority.
• Assist in developing a strong risk culture and ERM program by positively influencing change through effective change management skills.
• Participate in audits and regulatory examinations, and develop and execute action plans for any findings.
• Act as a risk manager by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing, and monitoring risks encountered daily, in compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Achieve results by motivating and stimulating team members, promoting commitment to common goals through clear communication of team vision and mission.
• Work with employees to identify development opportunities and create career development plans.
• Coach and mentor employees on strengths and areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback.
• Select and hire talented individuals from inside or outside the Bank, ensuring their capabilities align with organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in developing, maturing, and/or maintaining ERM processes, preferably in the financial services industry with an institution of similar or greater size and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, auditing, or risk management; a related advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong internal controls background, including experience assisting risk owners in identifying, developing, and evaluating controls and mitigation plans (e.g., through risk and controls self-assessment or Sarbanes-Oxley processes).

Skills

• Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, communication, facilitation, project management, analytical, and change management skills.
• Ability to quickly understand complex and fast-moving topics and work effectively with limited supervision in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional critical thinking, project management, and change management capabilities.
• Ability to blend strategic thinking with practical execution and bring a partnership mindset to cross-functional risk leadership.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow, including openness to coaching, feedback, and ongoing professional development to adapt to regulatory expectations and business priorities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.