Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Enterprise Risk Management leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program and internal control over financial reporting program. The role partners with business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate current and emerging risks that could affect strategic objectives, and provides independent risk insight to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. It also leads the framework for financial reporting controls, working with business areas and auditors to meet applicable public-company auditing standards and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.

The position requires living within commuting distance of Atlanta or an approved Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta office. Onsite work is an essential function, according to the schedule set by management. The Director leads and develops a team of risk professionals and oversees ERM program tools, reporting, and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, or internal controls.
• Working knowledge of COSO frameworks, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and risk assessment methods.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate senior-level discussions and communicate effectively with senior executives and boards.
• Experience managing teams and analytics or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) applications.
• Must live within commuting distance of Atlanta or an approved Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of required background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CRISC, FRM, or CERA.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the District’s ERM framework, including risk taxonomy, assessment methodology, and reporting standards.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and facilitate risk and control self-assessment sessions with business and functional areas.
• Identify, monitor, and report risk events, trends, and emerging risks across legal, financial, operational, strategic, technology, and data categories.
• Partner with the Strategy team to align risk activities with strategic planning and objectives.
• Deliver risk analysis and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Committee and Board of Directors.
• Lead the District’s financial reporting controls program, including control design, testing, and monitoring.
• Advise business areas on control ownership, documentation, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Oversee the primary liaison with internal and external auditors on control matters.
• Build relationships across the District’s core functions to understand processes and risk exposures.
• Represent the District on System-level work groups addressing risk assessment methodology and policy.
• Lead risk training and awareness efforts to promote an active risk management culture.
• Oversee automation, data analytics, and reporting tools supporting the ERM program.
• Manage project plans, cross-functional work groups, and proposals for program enhancements.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate a team of risk professionals by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting career growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare options.
• 401(k) match and a fully funded pension plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Flexible work environment.
• Generously subsidized public transportation.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Professional development programs, training, and conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director