Sr Risk and Compliance Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the operational components of the enterprise Risk Framework.
• Ensure adherence to risk processes, including Training and communications, Policy creation and procedure documentation, Process improvement and governance, Reporting and escalation of risk information,
• Own and oversee the risk issue management lifecycle, including Remediation planning and Risk acceptance decisions
• Provide advisory support to validate whether remediation actions are appropriate and sufficient.
• Design and lead processes to analyze operational loss events, including Root cause analysis and Impact assessment on the organization and clients
• Escalate high-impact loss events to leadership and drive stakeholder awareness
• Lead the process for business process risk assessments.
• Oversee risk-based testing performed by operational teams.
• Develop subject matter expertise across enterprise risk programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to Identify trends and emerging risks, Recommend adjustments to risk programs
• Serve as a liaison between business units and risk/compliance program leaders.
• Support preparation of materials for Board and executive-level communications.
• Build strong partnerships across business functions and act as a trusted risk advisor.
• Translate risk and compliance requirements across business and technology teams.
• Promote a risk-aware culture across the organization.
• Act as an enterprise risk subject matter expert and peer leader.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs
• Strong expertise in applying advanced risk and compliance concepts to achieve business outcomes
• Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence use with applications such as Claude or Microsoft CoPilot Studio and Power Apps
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar)
• Experience developing risk policies and standards
• Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., Archer or similar)
• Experience in banking, payments, or fintech environments

Core Competencies

• Ability to design and continuously improve processes
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively
• Skilled in prioritization, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
• Capacity to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and drive clarity

Work Environment

• Hybrid office-based role
• Majority of time spent working on a computer
• Minimal travel requirement (less than 10%)