Chief Risk & Internal Audit Officer- Onsite OKC

APMEX•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bullion International Group (BIG) is a global leader in precious metals, bringing together industry-leading brands, advanced technology, and decades of expertise. As the parent company of APMEX, OneGold, MTB and GOLD AVENUE we provide fully integrated solutions including minting, wholesale, safekeeping and vaulting, gold backed fintech and retail markets. We empower investors, collectors, and financial institutions worldwide by focusing on innovation and accessibility across the precious metals lifecycle. Bullion International Group (BIG) is seeking a Chief Risk & Internal Audit Officer. This role ensures the company identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks, across the company’s portfolio and transactions to enable sustainable growth and regulatory compliance in a dynamic commodity driven environment. Additionally, this leader will develop and execute an Internal Audit Plan focused on operational and financial risk. This includes appraisal of the soundness, adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operational controls, determining level of compliance with these controls and issuing reports to the appropriate levels of Management stating conclusions and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field at public company or top accounting firm
Minimum 8 years of experience
Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
In-depth knowledge of market, credit, and operational risks specific to commodity trading and financing
Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing enterprise risk management frameworks
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, risk modelling techniques, and financial instruments in the commodity trading space
Deep expertise and knowledge of processes with high volume of transactions across e-commerce, wholesale and retail platforms
Extensive expertise in Risk Management frameworks and programs (New Initiatives, Issues Management, Metrics (KRI/KPI), RCSA, Operational Loss, Scenario Analysis, Third Party Risk, Model Risk, Data Governance, etc.)
Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with a track record of building high-performing risk teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex risk and control issues to stakeholders at all levels
Expertise in risk management tools and techniques, counterparty risk assessment, and scenario modelling
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, balancing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer) is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the Risk Appetite Framework, including methodology, monitoring, and cross functional / enterprise risk assessments
Oversee Enterprise Risk Management governance processes at the Entity level including Risk Committee operations, regulatory reporting, issues identification and remediation reporting
Develop and maintain risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for executive and board-level reporting
Monitor emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory changes to stay effective and compliant and advise senior management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies
Lead and support internal and external risk-related audits and examinations
Lead and support special projects and strategic initiatives including cross-functional efforts to enhance risk and internal audit capabilities, implement new tools, and respond to emerging regulatory or business needs
Provide critical audit and review of business processes and controls with reference to the agreed upon KPIs and provide recommendations to business and management
Represent BIG in internal and external forums, including regulatory bodies, industry associations (e.g. IIA and ISACA), and strategic partners
Lead enterprise-wide risk training and awareness initiatives to foster a proactive risk culture
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across multiple locations and functions
Identify potential operational vulnerabilities in processes and systems, with the aim of minimizing operational losses
Initiate and lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly
Maintain (near) loss database for incidents occurring and follow-up actions
Collaborate with other departments in the Company to ensure alignment of risk practices with business objectives
Oversee and implement robust credit approval and monitoring processes and systems to ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability
Develop and oversee hedging strategies to mitigate exposure to adverse price movements
Conduct regular assessments of credit and market risk and hedging strategies with respect to establish KPIs and KRIs