Director - Head of ERM

This Director-level opportunity offers senior leadership of the Enterprise Risk Management function at a well-established financial services organization, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer and carrying full ownership of the ERM framework, governance structure, and enterprise-wide risk management practices. The role combines strategic vision (establishing risk appetite, driving ERM framework development, and serving as a key advisor to the CRO on emerging risks and regulatory developments) with hands-on team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a meaningful culture-building mandate. It’s the right seat for a seasoned enterprise risk professional with 7+ years of financial services experience who combines deep regulatory expertise and strong analytical judgment with the leadership presence to influence senior stakeholders, represent risk management on governance committees, and develop a high-performing ERM team. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain the ERM framework, policies, and procedures; identify, assess, and monitor enterprise risks across strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risk categories Collaborate with business units to align risk management strategies with organizational objectives and defined risk appetite; provide risk management advice and subject matter expertise during product development, process changes, and strategic initiatives Serve as a key advisor to the CRO on trend spotting, emerging enterprise risks, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies; support the CRO in maintaining a strong risk governance structure including representation on various committees and working groups Lead risk assessment and scenario analysis exercises; ensure the organization operates within its defined risk appetite across all business units and functions Prepare and deliver regular reports to the CRO and senior leadership on compliance and operational risk matters; monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management activities and make recommendations for improvement Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to risk management; assist the CRO with external stakeholders including regulators and auditors on risk management matters Support the CRO in the development and delivery of training programs to promote a strong risk and compliance culture across the organization; ensure employees understand their role in managing compliance and operational risk Champion risk management at a strategic level; build a risk-aware culture that improves decision-making, enhances organizational resilience, strengthens governance and stakeholder confidence, and optimizes operational efficiency Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of enterprise risk professionals including the ERM Analytics Lead; set clear objectives, provide continuous feedback, support professional growth, and foster collaboration across risk and control function #J-18808-Ljbffr