Director of Operational Risk

: Position: Director of Operational Risk Department: Risk Location: Wichita Rock Salary: Full-Time / Salary Jump start your career at Equity Bank ! We are currently hiring energetic, team oriented, and community focused individuals to join our team! With a team of best-in-class customer service experts, you'll help to build and expand on client relationships, deliver the banking products and services that meet the unique and individual needs of clients, and create and uphold an atmosphere of superior experience and service. At Equity Bank we'll help you invest in your community through volunteer opportunities which align with our company initiatives and core values. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Operational Risk Director will work within Equity Bank's second line of defense and will be responsible for supporting, leading, and enhancing enterprise risk management program functions such as Issue Management, Risk Events, Operational Losses, Scenario Analysis, Risk and Control Assessments, and Risk Appetite / Key Risk Indicators. Enterprise Risk Management is a growing department within the Bank and will be focused on providing expert guidance, credible challenge, and effective oversight of risk-taking activities throughout the company. This department plays a critical role in helping to inform Bank management and the Board of Directors of the risks inherent in its actions and decisions, enterprise impacts, and opportunities to manage risk. The Operational Risk Director will effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain strong partnerships. Responsibilities and Expectations

• Develop and maintain the operational risk framework, policies, procedures, and methodologies to identify, assess, monitor, and control operational risks.
• Facilitate risk assessments with the first line of defense and other stakeholders to identify and assess risks across the organization. This involves analyzing processes, systems, and controls to identify potential risks and ensuring that risk assessments are conducted effectively.
• Perform root cause analyses on identified risk events to recommend improvements to prevent risk events from reoccurring in future.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to operational risk management.
• Monitor the Bank's risk appetite framework and develop key risk indicators (KRIs) and other metrics to measure and monitor operational and enterprise risks.
• Provide oversight and guidance on risk governance processes and controls within the organization.
• Collaborate with various business units to oversee development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and control measures.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management, board committees, and regulators, providing insight into the Bank's risk profile and effectiveness of risk management practices.
• Promote risk awareness across the Bank and act as an independent, trusted advisor to the First Line of Defense on risk matters.

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Required Skills & Education

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in banking, financial services, risk management, audit, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Strong collaborative and organizational skills with ability to partner across functional teams.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior and follow the Code of Conduct, including maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills, including the ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Who we are Equity Bank, a full-service, $5 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 70 bank offices throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We're searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team. Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere. What's in it for you? We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits Available:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Group Cancer Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pet Insurance
• Retail Banking Benefits

Find your future at Equity Bank! Physical Requirements This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others. Work Environment This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis. Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant's race or skin color, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, sex, physical or mental ability. #ind1