Enterprise Risk Manager

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Early Warning Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The base pay scale for this position in:

Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL / Washington, DC in USD per year is: $104,000 - $130,000.

New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $125,000 - $156,000.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• 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.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.

Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify.