Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Programs and Intelligence

Position Overview

This senior leadership opportunity, based in the United States, focuses on advancing and elevating enterprise risk management capabilities within a sophisticated financial technology environment. The role emphasizes shaping comprehensive risk strategies, analytics, and reporting systems designed to support informed decisions at the executive and board levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and integrate enterprise risk management initiatives, including frameworks for risk appetite, taxonomies, key risk and control indicators, and risk monitoring mechanisms.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of enterprise-wide risk reporting tools, dashboards, and analytic functions to provide executives and board members with clear, actionable insights.
• Develop methodologies that aggregate risk information across multiple domains by combining risk assessments, scenario analyses, control evaluations, and business intelligence for an all-encompassing risk perspective.
• Lead scenario analysis exercises to assess potential risk exposures, identify emerging threats, and convert these analyses into strategic recommendations.
• Manage third- and fourth-party risk management programs, which include vendor risk assessment, concentration risk analysis, and governance reporting.
• Collaborate with leaders in Finance, HR, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and business units to weave strategic, financial, and personnel risks into the enterprise risk profile.
• Create and administer programs to identify and manage emerging risks by analyzing external trends and internal indicators, supporting forward-looking decisions.
• Develop and implement risk education, awareness, and training programs to enhance risk culture and foster cross-departmental cooperation.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing risk team, act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, and drive continuous enhancements in enterprise risk management practices.
• Work closely with all lines of defense to strengthen governance structures, controls, and risk-informed decision-making processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent credential required; advanced degrees such as MBA or MS are preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years in enterprise risk management, operational risk, financial risk, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of experience leading enterprise risk programs, analytics teams, or strategic risk initiatives.
• 5 or more years of direct leadership and team development experience.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, key risk indicators, risk analytics, and executive reporting.
• Preferred experience in mortgage, financial services, capital markets, or other heavily regulated sectors.
• Proven background in managing or collaborating with third-party risk management programs.
• Skilled in conducting enterprise scenario analyses, emerging risk evaluations, and forward-looking risk assessments.
• Strong grasp of financial services risk standards, compliance expectations, and governance frameworks.
• Experience translating regulatory and legal mandates into operational policies, controls, and workflows.
• Exceptional communication skills for explaining complex risk topics to board members and executive leaders.
• Strong strategic insight, business judgement, and ability to influence multiple functions and reporting lines.
• Experience overseeing SOC 1 and SOC 2 reviews, governance committees, or related oversight functions is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CRMP, FRM, or CTPRP are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without needing employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range between $236,500 and $267,750 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage.
• 401(k) program with company matching.
• Paid time off along with additional employee benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Chance to influence risk policies across a large-scale fintech organization.
• Exposure to collaborations with executive leadership and board-level engagements.
• Professional development opportunities within an innovative and regulated industry sector.

Additional Information

This position is facilitated through a partner firm responsible for candidate management including application review and subsequent hiring procedures. Applications undergo evaluation enhanced by AI for fair and efficient processing; however, hiring decisions rest solely with the employer. Data privacy and candidate rights in accordance with applicable laws, including GDPR, are upheld throughout the process.