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Overall Purpose
The Sr. Director of Risk Program Governance is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of risk governance frameworks, policies, and programs that support the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy. The role drives alignment between risk appetite, business objectives, and regulatory expectations to enable informed decision-making and sustainable risk management.
Essential Functions
Leads the management and maturity of the enterprise risk management program, including overall risk governance, risk program management and oversight, risk identification and assessment methodology. Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of risk program governance frameworks across enterprise risk programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. Establishes and oversees governance routines (working groups, risk forums, etc.) to provide oversight and decision-making across the risk lifecycle. Drives consistency, standardization, and accountability across risk programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Collaborates with first- and second-line leaders to ensure governance frameworks are embedded and effective at all organizational levels. Monitors risk program execution and adherence to governance requirements through key metrics, risk reporting, and assurance activities. Leads the creation, standardization, and review of program documentation, standards, and procedures. Identifies governance-related gaps and coordinates remediation plans and continuous improvement efforts. Supports strategic risk initiatives, including risk transformation and change readiness. Leads or influences cross-functional teams to enhance governance effectiveness and risk culture across the organization. Aligns ERM program with annual strategic planning process, budgeting and project prioritization. Conducts enterprise and other risk assessments, as needed, including working with the analytics team to model risks and understand potential impacts, worst-case scenarios, etc. Collaborates with risk SMEs and other first- and second-line teams to identify, report, and monitor emerging risks to the company. Contributes to the reporting of enterprise-level risks and the company’s overall risk profile to business leaders, executives, and governance committees. Leads a small team of risk practitioners, ensuring clear accountability and delivery excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business or related field. A minimum of 12 years or more experience in risk management, preferably in a regulated industry. Minimum 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports. Proven in-depth knowledge of risk management programs, best practices, methodologies and frameworks typically gained through related experience. Demonstrated experience within a three-lines of defense program. General knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the financial services industry. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence and guide others at all levels of the organization. Proven strategic thinker and creative problem solver who also demonstrates strong attention to detail and efficiency. Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and drive decision-making. Ability to manage change and learn quickly in a dynamic business environment. Strong relationship building skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Background and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., JD, MBA, PhD). Knowledge of the payments and/or financial services industries, regulatory trends and competitive environment. Knowledge and understanding of COSO’s Enterprise Risk Management framework. Experience with Integrated Risk Management Platforms.
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. 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. The employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The Base Pay Scale For This Position In Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL is USD 190,000 - 215,000 per year. In New York, NY; San Francisco, CA it is USD 200,000 - 240,000 per year. 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 or a promise of pay for any candidate. Early Warning Services considers a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including the job scope, market rates, geographic location, education, experience, training, and certifications; and is committed to wage equity and equal employment opportunity.
Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans, with company contributions to HSA or pre-tax savings accounts. 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company safe harbor match on the first 6% deferral. Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, generous PTO for non-exempt employees, plus 11 paid holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – support for parenting including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, and return-to-work support.
Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. E-Verify participant. For more information, please visit Home | E-Verify.
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales
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Join to apply for the
Sr. Director, Risk Program Governance
role at
Early Warning . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with solutions like Zelle, Paze℠, and 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 Sr. Director of Risk Program Governance is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of risk governance frameworks, policies, and programs that support the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy. The role drives alignment between risk appetite, business objectives, and regulatory expectations to enable informed decision-making and sustainable risk management.
Essential Functions
Leads the management and maturity of the enterprise risk management program, including overall risk governance, risk program management and oversight, risk identification and assessment methodology. Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of risk program governance frameworks across enterprise risk programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. Establishes and oversees governance routines (working groups, risk forums, etc.) to provide oversight and decision-making across the risk lifecycle. Drives consistency, standardization, and accountability across risk programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Collaborates with first- and second-line leaders to ensure governance frameworks are embedded and effective at all organizational levels. Monitors risk program execution and adherence to governance requirements through key metrics, risk reporting, and assurance activities. Leads the creation, standardization, and review of program documentation, standards, and procedures. Identifies governance-related gaps and coordinates remediation plans and continuous improvement efforts. Supports strategic risk initiatives, including risk transformation and change readiness. Leads or influences cross-functional teams to enhance governance effectiveness and risk culture across the organization. Aligns ERM program with annual strategic planning process, budgeting and project prioritization. Conducts enterprise and other risk assessments, as needed, including working with the analytics team to model risks and understand potential impacts, worst-case scenarios, etc. Collaborates with risk SMEs and other first- and second-line teams to identify, report, and monitor emerging risks to the company. Contributes to the reporting of enterprise-level risks and the company’s overall risk profile to business leaders, executives, and governance committees. Leads a small team of risk practitioners, ensuring clear accountability and delivery excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business or related field. A minimum of 12 years or more experience in risk management, preferably in a regulated industry. Minimum 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports. Proven in-depth knowledge of risk management programs, best practices, methodologies and frameworks typically gained through related experience. Demonstrated experience within a three-lines of defense program. General knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the financial services industry. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence and guide others at all levels of the organization. Proven strategic thinker and creative problem solver who also demonstrates strong attention to detail and efficiency. Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and drive decision-making. Ability to manage change and learn quickly in a dynamic business environment. Strong relationship building skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Background and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., JD, MBA, PhD). Knowledge of the payments and/or financial services industries, regulatory trends and competitive environment. Knowledge and understanding of COSO’s Enterprise Risk Management framework. Experience with Integrated Risk Management Platforms.
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. 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. The employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The Base Pay Scale For This Position In Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL is USD 190,000 - 215,000 per year. In New York, NY; San Francisco, CA it is USD 200,000 - 240,000 per year. 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 or a promise of pay for any candidate. Early Warning Services considers a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including the job scope, market rates, geographic location, education, experience, training, and certifications; and is committed to wage equity and equal employment opportunity.
Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans, with company contributions to HSA or pre-tax savings accounts. 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company safe harbor match on the first 6% deferral. Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, generous PTO for non-exempt employees, plus 11 paid holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – support for parenting including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, and return-to-work support.
Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. E-Verify participant. For more information, please visit Home | E-Verify.
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales
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