Senior Manager, Risk Appetite

• Lead specific work streams and major components of the Risk Appetite Program
• Document requirements in policies, standards, and procedures.
• Define accountabilities and responsibilities for Risk Appetite activities across governance lines.
• Create tools, templates, and guidance to support program execution.
• Monitor adherence to Risk Appetite and Risk Metrics policies, standards, and procedures.
• Communicate Enterprise Risk Appetite to Business Group Heads and CROs.
• Prepare and enhance quarterly reporting for Senior Management, committees, and Boards.

Requirements

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post‑secondary degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In‑depth/expert knowledge of risk management, audit, compliance, and governance practices.
• In‑depth/expert knowledge of business and regulatory environment and related risk trends.
• Knowledge of banking products, economics, and financial markets.
• In‑depth/expert communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Seasoned professional with strong industry and domain knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills — In‑depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills — In‑depth / Expert.
• Influence skills — In‑depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills — In‑depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data‑driven decision‑making — In‑depth / Expert.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of risk management, compliance, and governance practices, with strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills. Capable of leading risk appetite initiatives and preparing comprehensive reports for senior management and boards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Governance Practices
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Appetite Program
• Policy Documentation
• Risk Metrics
• Banking Products Knowledge
• Financial Markets Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Relationship Management
• Planning Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Problem‑Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

• Regulatory Environment
• Risk Trends
• Enterprise Risk
• Senior Management Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Reporting Tools
• Templates
• Guidance Creation