Head of Enterprise Risk Management

About the Company

Rain makes the next generation of payments possible across the globe. We’re a lean and mighty team of passionate builders and veteran founders. Our infrastructure makes stable coins usable in the real-world by powering card transactions, cross-border payments, B2B purchases, remittances, and more. We partner with fintechs, neobanks, and institutions to help them launch solutions that are global, inclusive, and efficient. You will have the opportunity to deliver massive impact at a hypergrowth company that is funded by some of the top investors in fintech, crypto, and SaaS, including Sapphire Ventures, Norwest, Galaxy Ventures, Lightspeed, Khosla, and several more.

If you’re curious, bold, and excited to help shape a borderless financial future, we’d love to talk.

We believe in an open and flat structure. You will be able to grow into the role that most aligns with your goals. Our team members at all levels have the freedom to explore ideas and impact the roadmap and vision of our company.

You will provide oversight of all aspects of an ERM program, including but not limited to, model risk management, third party risk management, operational risk management, operational resiliency, and physical security. This position ensures the identification, measurement, monitoring, reporting, and prioritization of risks faced by Rain.

• Develop, implement, and refine ERM frameworks, policies, procedures, and governance structures aligned with regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee risk assessments and RCSAs ensuring that all relevant risks are identified and assessed, and that appropriate controls are in place to mitigate them.
• Provide oversight of ERM programs related to model risk, third party risk, operational risk, business continuity/disaster recovery, policy management, and physical security.
• Establish key risk indicators (KRIs), risk appetite statements, and enterprise risk registers to enhance risk transparency and accountability. Provide periodic updates to senior leadership and the board of directors on the Bank's risk profile across risk types, individually and in the aggregate, and on risk management activities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the board of directors on risk-related matters, enabling informed decision-making and effective risk management strategies.
• Work with the Chief Risk Officer to set agendas for Enterprise Risk Management Committee meetings.
• Participate in governance committees and ensure responsiveness of ERMC packages to set agendas.
• Author and manage the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Program, standards, and procedures.
• Foster a risk-aware culture by developing risk training programs, tools, and awareness initiatives across the organization as needed.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to proactively adapt risk management strategies.
• Participate in, and prepare for, regulatory examinations and internal audits and assist in preparing responses to exams and audits.
• Provide support in other risk management programs and responsibilities, as needed, including other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standard.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Accounting, business management, finance, or related field
• 12 years in Enterprise Risk Management within the Financial Services industry
• 5 years as the senior leader of ERM in a $5 billion+ asset size publicly traded financial institution.
• Relevant industry certifications (CPA, CIA etc.)
• Ability to understand and manage complex business projects concurrently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong executive presence and comfort presenting information to large groups across multiple levels
• Excellent writing skills, oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to put technical terms into business communication for non-technical professionals or to present recommendations to senior management. The position requires interaction with various levels of internal staff and management
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to manage projects, build teams and lead…