Enterprise Risk Manager

Primary Purpose of Job
Leads efforts to implement process reengineering; serves as a resource throughout the Bank by providing coaching, direction and training on aspects of risk management, internal controls, and process development / redevelopment. Manages the company's Sarbanes-Oxley program.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Maintains trusted, collaborative, relationships with organization management to promote an appropriate level of engagement in Enterprise Risk Management activities.
• Partners with and provides guidance and assistance to business unit management to:
  • Identify, evaluate, understand, manage, mitigate and communicate significant risks
  • Prepare risk self-assessments, including analyzing processes, identifying gaps and creating action plans
  • Evaluate, recommend and implement process design improvements to achieve greater efficiencies
  • Develop solutions to capitalize on opportunities or to mitigate risks
  • Build strong alliances to positively influence identification and resolution of significant risks and opportunities.
• Provides risk management support and actively participates in major initiatives as appropriate, including projects, and significant system/process implementations.
• Develops and evaluates the market and operational risk profiles for the Enterprise Risk Management program
  • Develops methods and models to measure and monitor market and operational risk
  • Contributes to the development and annual planning for ERM activities, budgets and resources
  • Provides support for the Company's insurance program
  • Supports enterprise risk reporting requirements for Executive Management and the Risk Committee of the Board
• Directs the Bank's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program:
  • Serves as a liaison between Senior Management, business unit management, internal and external auditors
  • Establishes and communicates the SOX Compliance Program's position to external auditors with regard to methodology and approach
  • Oversees documentation and testing activities performed by Internal Audit
• Performs the annual company level risk assessment

Experience Required

Seven plus (7+) years of experience in the following:

• General business or banking experience or related experience required
• Experience in or working knowledge of key banking functions and technology systems, operational processes and internal control

Required Skills or Training

• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement efficient and effective processes and the appropriate level of controls necessary to manage risks
• Working knowledge of information technology, particularly how systems and applications integrate with business processes and operations
• Able to work independently and effectively multitask to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timelines and expectations and amid a continuously changing environment
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with, positively influence, and partner effectively with various groups or individuals within the Bank
• Demonstrated critical thinking, sound judgment and analytical skills
• Energetic and positive with an inquisitive nature; resourceful and able to seek out information sources
• Advanced PC/systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

EOE, including disability/veterans

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