Director, Risk Governance

The Director – Risk Governance & Strategy will ensure key Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) processes including identification, assessment, monitoring, management, and reporting of risks appropriately align with risk appetite, capacity, and tolerance levels. The role will be an integral part of a risk management team that encourages creativity, leadership, and influence. In addition, the Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing the organization’s risk strategy, ensuring that risk management objectives are integrated into overall business goals and support long-term sustainable growth. The position partners with First Line of Defense risk managers, second line of defense stakeholders, and operational leadership in governance processes associated with the Bank’s enterprise risk management framework.Position Accountabilities Lead the development and enhancement of the enterprise risk management framework and assist in helping the framework align with industry leading practices, including risk appetite, risk policy and procedures, taxonomies, and reporting. Coordinate with risk partners on initiatives to promote a risk-aware culture, including the development of education and communication programs. Assist the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management, the Chief Risk Officer and Risk Leadership Team in strategy-setting and continuous improvement opportunities. Lead the successful execution of the strategic plan for the risk program. Contribute to the identification and assessment of enterprise risks, including but not limited to top, emerging, strategic, operational, regulatory and key initiative risks. Identify, evaluate, and escalate issues that conflict with the Bank’s risk appetite, and help in the management of enterprise-wide KRIs to monitor risk across the organization. Maintain and enhance the risk reporting process by aggregating risk data and working with stakeholders to prepare enterprise risk reports for Executive management and the Board of Directors. Optimize risk management and board committee operations to ensure appropriate flow of enterprise risk reporting.  Lead the management of the enterprise risk governance structure and work with stakeholders on the composition and purpose of committees and sub-committees. Promote awareness of risk frameworks, policies, and standards throughout the organization. Work with the reporting and analytics stakeholders within the Risk team to help embed data-driven metrics, key risk indicators, and continuous controls monitoring within ERM reporting. Organizational Relationship This position reports to the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management Position Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; A minimum of 10 years of bank risk management or internal audit subject matter expertise. Experience with ERM governance documents and routines. Regulatory experience with bank regulators such as the Federal Reserve Bank is a plus. Knowledge & Skills Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative environment and to influence and interface with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels, internal and external. Ability to take ownership of projects and drive high-quality results. Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to solving and preventing problems. Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Excellent organization, project management, and prioritization skills. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.