Enterprise Risk Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Enterprise Risk Officer based in United States.

This role plays a key part in strengthening enterprise risk management across a complex banking environment. You will lead and support Risk and Control Self-Assessments while providing guidance, challenge, and expertise to business and risk functions. The position connects multiple risk disciplines, including KRIs, issues management, model and non-model risk, and risk reporting. You will work closely with senior leaders to identify emerging risks, evaluate controls, and ensure alignment with risk appetite and strategic priorities. The role also offers significant exposure to enterprise analytics, data governance, reporting, and technology-enabled risk processes. Success requires strong judgment, analytical thinking, and the confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively while simplifying complex topics. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced risk professional seeking broad exposure across business lines and functional areas.

Accountabilities: Execute the Risk and Control Self-Assessment process for designated business units, ensuring risks, controls, and mitigation activities are appropriately identified, assessed, and documented.

Serve as a trusted resource and constructive challenger to first-line business functions and second-line risk teams throughout risk assessment activities.

Evaluate risks associated with business activities, new products, and new services while ensuring assessments remain aligned with strategic objectives and risk appetite.

Support the development, implementation, and reporting of Key Risk Indicators, including risk appetite measures, targets, tolerances, and limits.

Manage the KRI Action Plan process, coordinating with dashboard owners to document root causes, industry analysis, corrective actions, and management reporting.

Monitor the enterprise issues management system, identify significant trends or concerns, and prepare detailed reporting for relevant stakeholders.

Provide effective challenge and help drive timely resolution of identified risk and control issues.

Contribute to the enhancement of enterprise risk reporting processes and frameworks supporting the Risk Appetite Statement.

Prepare high-quality risk reports and materials for senior management and board-level committees, including enterprise and risk management committees.

Support the ERM and Data Governance programs through reporting, governance design, analytics, and process improvements.

Conduct research, analyze risk data, and provide technology or analytical support for enterprise risk initiatives.

Collaborate with the Director of Enterprise Risk Management and senior risk professionals on strategic priorities, special projects, and ad hoc initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

At least 8 years of risk management experience , with backgrounds in enterprise risk, operational risk, internal audit, or related disciplines; 10+ years of financial institution experience is preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing or executing risk and control assessment programs.

Experience improving, standardizing, and automating business and control processes, quality assurance routines, risk metrics, and reporting.

Working knowledge of risk management principles, regulatory frameworks, and banking industry best practices.

Strong ability to identify concerns, escalate issues early, and provide credible, constructive challenge to stakeholders.

Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and turn complex findings into concise recommendations.

Practical knowledge of data analysis tools, statistical techniques, risk management frameworks, and business intelligence solutions.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams .

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.

Highly motivated, organized, deadline-driven, and results-oriented.

Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across multiple levels and functions.

Must be able to successfully complete required criminal background and credit checks.

This is a full-time, non-remote position.

Benefits

Full-time, exempt employment.

High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership, board-level risk committees, and multiple business lines.

Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide risk strategy, governance, analytics, and reporting initiatives.

Broad professional exposure across banking, risk management, data governance, and business operations.

Opportunity to influence risk assessment practices, controls, reporting frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Professional environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and sound risk management practices.

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