Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

We are supporting a confidential search for a Chief Risk Officer to join a mid‑sized financial services wealth management firm with a strong regulatory and fiduciary culture. This is a senior executive role with direct responsibility for shaping and leading the firm’s enterprise risk framework, while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team. The CRO will play a central role in ensuring risk management, compliance, and governance are aligned to the firm’s strategic objectives and long‑term growth.

The Role

The Chief Risk Officer will have end‑to‑end accountability for enterprise risk management across the firm, with particular focus on regulatory, operational, investment, and conduct risk. The role is designed for a hands‑on, commercially aware risk leader who can balance disciplined oversight with pragmatic support for the business.

You will:

• Leading and evolving the firm’s enterprise risk management framework, including risk appetite, reporting, and escalation.
• Providing independent risk oversight and challenge to executive management and investment leadership.
• Overseeing regulatory and compliance risk in line with SEC and applicable state requirements.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to embed risk ownership and a strong risk culture across the organisation.
• Advising the Board and relevant committees on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and risk exposures.
• Ensuring robust operational resilience, business continuity, and third‑party risk management.
• Acting as the primary interface with regulators, auditors, and external advisors.

This role will suit a senior risk leader with deep experience in financial services wealth management, or a closely aligned regulated environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Senior leadership experience in enterprise risk, compliance, or governance within wealth management or broader financial services.
• Strong understanding of SEC regulation and fiduciary obligations.
• Experience engaging confidently with Boards, executive committees, and regulators.
• The judgement to provide effective challenge while remaining commercially pragmatic.
• A track record of building scalable risk frameworks that support, rather than constrain, growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Market‑aligned base salary with performance‑based incentive opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Executive‑level paid time off and paid holidays.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Professional development and ongoing regulatory education support.

Location

The role is Texas‑based in Dallas with a hybrid working model. A regular on‑the‑ground presence is expected.