Risk Management Director

Overview

At Tradition Capital Bank, the Risk Management Director leads the risk management team within a community banking environment. This role supervises risk management staff and is directly accountable for the design, execution, and ongoing governance of the Bank’s Vendor Management (Third-Party Risk Management), Records Management, and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) programs. The Director ensures risk practices are integrated into business operations, aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite, and responsive to regulatory expectations.

Partner with the CRO to manage and mature the Bank’s ERM framework, including risk identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, reporting, and escalation. Provide credible challenge to business units while collaborating on risk-informed solutions that support strategic goals. Act as CRO delegate on assigned committees and initiatives and provide continuity of leadership in the CRO’s absence.

Directly manage and develop Risk Management staff, including goal setting, performance management, and professional development. Build scalable processes, workflows, and documentation to ensure consistent execution of the risk management programs.

Own the Bank’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, including policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure risk-based due diligence and ongoing monitoring, including financial condition, information security, business resiliency, contract review, and concentration risk. Maintain the vendor inventory and critical vendor list; oversee issue tracking and remediation. Develop dashboards and reporting for vendor risk, performance, and exceptions. Partner with legal counsel, IT, and business owners to strengthen contract controls and vendor oversight.

Lead the Bank’s Records Management program, including governance, retention schedules, and training. Ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements, audit needs, litigation holds, and eDiscovery. Oversee records lifecycle management for physical and electronic records, including secure destruction practices. Coordinate with Information Security and IT on data classification and retention automation.

Own and maintain the Bank’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) / Disaster Recovery (DR) program and related policies. Ensure continuity planning for critical operations, technology recovery, workforce, facilities, and third‑party dependencies. Plan and facilitate tabletop exercises and simulations; track and remediate identified gaps. Incorporate lessons learned from incidents and tests into ongoing plan improvements.

Support audits, regulatory examinations, and management responses. Identify opportunities for automation and enhancement of risk tools and platforms.

Professional & Educational Experience You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in bank risk management, audit, compliance, or related disciplines.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor risk management, business continuity management, and records management.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to senior leadership and Boards.
• Role model for core values:
  Do the Right Thing, Get Stuff Done (G.S.D.), One Team and Give Generously.
• Demonstrated commitment to defect‑free, timely and caring client service.
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible to change in a growing organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative work style and respect for others.
• Self‑motivation and resourceful work ethic with aptitude for creative problem‑solving.
• Accountability for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information…