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The Clearing House

VP, Enterprise Risk Management

The Clearing House, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Position: VP, Enterprise Risk Management at The Clearing House. Position Summary: The Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management is a critical member of the Risk Office responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of risks. This role leads the Business Risk Management (BRM) team that assists various business units in effective risk management and provides independent second-line review and challenge of key risk activities including RCSAs, product risk assessments, issues, key risk indicators, and controls. It also contributes to the design and development of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and owns the implementation of these frameworks across business units to drive risk management strategies. The role requires a strategic and tactical mindset with deep knowledge of risks, best practices, and tools to mitigate them. The candidate will collaborate with functional units to establish risk management methodology, processes, risk appetite and risk culture, and will interact with external stakeholders including supervisors and governance committees.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, and execution of the ERM Framework to effectively identify, measure, monitor, and control enterprise-wide risks

Lead the BRM team in providing second line review, challenge and advisory to designated business functions in risk management activities, including engagement with the first line on issues management, RCSA, key risk indicators, and risk assessments

Build, maintain, and enhance relations with department and business heads for smooth implementation of risk management activities

Represent The Clearing House at internal and external risk committees and to supervisors, providing periodic updates on risk matters

Ensure the organization's risk profile aligns with the Business Strategy and Risk Appetite

Monitor and analyze risks within business units and report to internal/external risk committees, supervisors, and other stakeholders

Promote risk culture through effective risk training and tools

Manage and develop junior team members

Support the Head of Enterprise Risk Management in implementing Risk Office goals

Collaborate in a diverse, team-oriented environment with sound judgment and respectful conduct

Partner with ERM on design and build of the enterprise strategic GRC tool

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree or higher in risk management, business administration, computer science, engineering, finance, or related field

At least 6–8 years of risk management experience as a subject matter expert in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management

10–12 years of financial services experience managing and implementing enterprise-wide projects, with skills in multi-tasking, process decomposition and reengineering, risk assessments, and due diligence

Experience in Issues Management programs including identification, documentation, monitoring and mitigation of risk

Experience in RCSA programs including process identification, mapping, risk articulation, assessment, and control design and testing

Experience with Agile software development methodologies and associated risk management practices

Proven experience contributing to ERM or Operational Risk frameworks in dynamic organizations

Applied knowledge of internal control, risk management practices, and industry standards

Experience working with a GRC platform (e.g., Archer, OpenPages, or in-house)

Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Current knowledge of regulations and emerging industry risks in finance, banking and payments

Qualifications Desired

Advanced degree such as a master's in risk management, MBA in Finance/Business, or related field

FRM, PRMIA or other risk management certification

Experience in Payments or banking technology fields

Experience designing/modifying risk taxonomies, measurement methodologies, or KRI frameworks

Knowledge of IT risk, security architecture, cloud/mobile security, data security, and threat intelligence

Physical Demands and Work Environment The working environment is generally favorable with standard office conditions. Travel may be required. Office work is typically three days per week onsite; onsite requirements may change.

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated annual salary range for NY-based candidates is $170,000–$220,000. Base salary depends on role, experience, skills, and location. Eligible positions may receive discretionary incentive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company contribution/match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About The Clearing House The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C. is a bank-owned industry utility that shapes the payments landscape and provides infrastructure for safe, reliable, and efficient payments. The Clearing House operates four payment systems: CHIPS, RTP, EPN, and Image Exchange Network, along with related services.

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