Risk Officer

Job Function / Summary

Risk Officers are members of the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (ERM & ORM) unit in Corporate Risk. The position is primarily responsible for developing and implementing corporate risk management practices to identify, assess and mitigate significant risks to the Company. Additionally, this position partners with lines of business (LOB) and corporate support units (CSU) to proactively identify and understand sources of potential future risks and facilitate appropriate management actions.

• Facilitate or perform risk assessments with LOB/CSU management by conducting research, leading risk workshops and meetings, reviewing documentation, and evaluating controls and risk levels; establish a comprehensive understanding of the risk profile in the business environment, and prepare summary and analytical reports according to the Company’s risk program methodologies.
• Assist in development or evaluation of risk mitigation action plans, monitor progress and escalation of issues or delays.
• Provide thought leadership and assist in development or refinement of risk program methodologies; draft supporting policy and procedure; prepare and deliver training; operate and administer ongoing procedures as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the Company’s risk framework, and guide LOB/CSU management to effectively implement practices in accordance with the Company’s Risk Program methodologies.
• Support risk leadership to operate risk committees and working groups.
• Utilize Risk MIS systems including GRC platform and SharePoint, define workflows, and perform administration as needed.
• Provide guidance and support in administering the GRC tool, SharePoint site, risk data analytics, issue management updates, reporting and verification of closure and miscellaneous reporting.
• Collaborate with other corporate risk functions such as Compliance, IT Risk and Audit to streamline and align risk management practices.
• Attend continuing industry education courses and conferences as requested by management.
• Provide project management support for LOB projects which have significant risk; act as the liaison for other second lines of defense in assessing risk and ensuring project implementations meet desired risk reduction goals.
• Support risk leadership in meeting with and responding to audit and regulatory bodies pertaining to Risk Program activities.
• Remain compliant with all applicable regulatory guidelines and participate in all applicable committees as assigned.
• Remain in tune with industry best practices.

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• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5 years related experience (8-10 years preferred).
• Understanding of risk management framework concepts and approaches such as Basel II/III, COSO, ISO, COBIT, etc.
• Relevant certifications from industry associations such as ABA, AICPA, GARP, IIA, ISACA, RMA, etc. preferred.

• Ability to travel if required.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents if required.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required; accommodations available if necessary.

Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.