Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

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Position Summary

The Manager, Enterprise Risk Management will lead key Enterprise Risk Management projects under the direction of the Head of Enterprise Risk Management. The individual will assist the Enterprise Risk teams to achieve long-term strategic objectives that impact the organization and management across functions and will be responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of specific ERM strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be able to gather, understand and interpret risk management concepts, expectations and requirements, and translate them into deliverables and timelines and lead successful implementations. The incumbent will assist the Head of ERM in operating the ERM department including coordinating across teams to develop performance objectives, gather budgeting assumption, coordinate department communications and team events, managing the rotational program and assisting in onboarding of new colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports execution of key strategic initiatives within Enterprise Risk Management to implement the risk management framework, infrastructure and projects including technology and tools

• Works with key stakeholders to develop and maintain structured project plans

• Works collaboratively with program managers and business leads to synchronize initiatives and plans

• Gathers and interprets risk management concepts, expectations and program requirements, and translates them into deliverables and timelines

• Leads successful project implementations. Delivers on time and within project timelines and budget.

• Guides and energizes others, models adaptability, and inspires strong organizational performance through periods of transformation, ambiguity, and complexity

• Partners with other functions to identify solution approaches and assess, evaluate and provide recommendations for path forward in advancing risk management process efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Candidates with advanced degrees (Associates, Bachelor’s, and/or Master’s) preferred, yet a High School diploma or GED is required. Candidates with some combination of coursework and experience, or extensive related professional experience, are eligible for consideration.

• 5 years of experience in project management, risk management or related discipline in banking/financial services industry

• Experience managing large-scale projects with cross-functional impact

• Understanding of regulatory environment, frameworks and requirements

• Ability to manage change and effectively influence and consistently build strong lasting working relationships with stakeholders across all levels

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make decisions under pressure

• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and conflicting demands to meet deadlines

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills. Ability to express complex ideas using simple terminology

• Proven problem solving, critical thinking and facilitation skills

• Excellent work ethic, accountability, integrity, high degree of autonomy and personal drive

• Proficient with using technology and tools/systems with strong Excel skills and database experience

• Experience using Project Management and GRC tools a big plus

The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000 USD to $120,000 USD.

Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.