Risk Management Officer

Lake Ridge Bank•Waunakee, WI

39m

About The Position

Join Lake Ridge Bank as a Risk Management Officer and play a key role in strengthening our enterprise-wide risk governance framework. In this highly visible position, you will partner closely with executive leadership to drive risk aggregation, audit and examination coordination, policy governance, and structured risk reporting that keeps the organization aligned and accountable. If you are a detail-oriented risk professional who thrives on bringing clarity, discipline, and efficiency to complex regulatory and governance processes, we invite you to help shape and support our strategic risk direction. The home office is flexible based out one of our Lake Ridge Bank communities. Officer titling is based on experience (Officer, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, etc).

Requirements

3-7 years related work experience in banking risk management, audit, compliance, governance or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics preferred.
Proficiency in Power BI and Excel for data visualization and analytics.
Strong understanding of third-party risk management and regulatory frameworks.
Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word and Excel and advanced computer/keyboarding/typing skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to make sound business decisions.
Demonstrated ability in exercising independent judgment.
Flexibility with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
Strong organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and remain calm while working in a fast paced/deadline driven environment.
Ability to maintain confidential client information.
Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly.
Ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive manner.

Responsibilities

Maintain enterprise risk register and coordinate periodic risk assessments
Aggregate risk information across business lines for executive and Board reporting
Assist in monitoring key risk indicators and trend reporting
Support development of risk dashboards and summary analytics
Coordinate internal audit, external audit, and regulatory exam requests
Maintain centralized tracking of findings and corrective action plans
Monitor remediation timelines and escalate delays appropriately
Validate documentation supporting closure of findings
Maintain centralized policy inventory and review cycle tracking
Monitor policies requiring management or Board approval
Ensure documentation of approvals and version control discipline
Assist CRO in preparation of Board and committee risk reporting
Support integration of credit, operational, compliance, and security risk summaries into enterprise view
Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives from a risk perspective
Maintain risk documentation repositories
Support insurance tracking and other governance-related oversight processes
Supports and actively participates in the bank’s leadership philosophy.
Actively coaches and mentors other associates.
Continually develops knowledge, skills and abilities through internal and external training programs.
Actively participates in Bank and Department meetings.
Provide ongoing guidance to other departments.
Participates in community involvement/bank activities as appropriate.
Complete all annual bank security and compliance training.
Adhere to Bank Security guidelines as required for this position.
Always maintain confidentiality of client information.
Stay current on all compliance regulations.
Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.