Enterprise Risk Manager

Early Warning® • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • $104,000 - $156,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose The Enterprise Risk Manager is a key member of the Risk Governance, Strategy and Planning function of the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management team. This role will support Early Warning’s strategy of driving a culture of risk management by contributing to the execution, monitoring, maintenance, and continued development of the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline.
• Typically 8 or more years of progressive audit, operational risk or other risk management experience.
• Understanding of risk management and internal control leading practices.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the business-line.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to partner and collaborate with others across an organization, including Compliance, Risk, Security, Operations, IT, and Accounting/Finance.
• Knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control – Integrated Framework
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge and experience within a formal “Three-Lines of Defense” program.
• Background and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Ability to synthesize risk data from multiple sources to identify cross-functional implications, measure potential impact, and communicate control and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Work with key stakeholders to facilitate the enterprise risk appetite with appropriate support and training across the business teams.
• Contribute to the development, execution, and reporting of the annual enterprise risk assessment.
• Lead and facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (process maps, RCMs, RCSA performance, control certifications, LOD2 reports).
• Build and maintain ERM Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Facilitate the execution of assigned business function’s product/operational risk assessments, and the creation of risk appetite statements and risk tolerances.
• Collaborate with management in the design of key risk indictors (risk tolerance metrics).
• Maintain assigned business function’s risk register and risk tolerances/KRIs to ensure key risks are actively managed.
• Build rapport and relationships across the enterprise to foster the organization in the maturity of owning and managing their risk and controls.
• Educate and train employees in the company’s risk management program and policies.
• Recommend, develop, and establish risk management related procedures and tools.
• Support the production of all necessary reports to the ERM and Management Committee.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the business units and departments.
• Lead other various enterprise risk management projects and deliver with minimal oversight from the VP and Director of Enterprise Risk Management.
• Support the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

What This Job Offers

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