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Early Warning®

Director, Risk Management - LOD1

Early Warning®, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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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.

Overview The Director, Risk Management is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of a centralized first-line of defense (LOD1) regulatory and audit management program for Early Warning’s business lines. This role ensures 1LOD regulatory and audit management risk program is implemented consistently and operating effectively across designated business line(s). The role will align with the company’s Enterprise Risk Management leadership around the structure of the 3LOD (three lines of defense) Program to ensure consistency in implementation and operationalization across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Build and manage assigned business line’s centralized LOD1 regulatory and audit management function.

Work with Compliance and other Risk functions to understand and monitor applicable regulations and requirements.

Partner with Enterprise Risk Management in the execution of Risk and Control Self Assessments.

Partner with Business Continuity Management on business participation in BC/DR tests.

Oversee and monitor the business-lines’ third-party relationships.

Assist the business-line in the design and build of process maps.

Identify and self-report issues through the ERM Self-Identified Issue Process.

Ensure risk remediation plans exist and are sufficient; track remediation plans to completion.

Support assigned business-line Risk Acceptance Forms (RAF) process.

Drive periodic executive level reporting regarding business risk management activities.

Develop a 1LOD risk management governance process across the business lines.

Deliver education and awareness of risk ownership essentials.

Monitor and update assessments of the control environment; perform internal control effectiveness test plans and procedures.

May lead or mentor risk professionals.

Ensure assigned business line regulatory and audit activities are conducted in accordance with ERM requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Technology, Security or related field.

12 or more years of risk related experience in the financial services industry or 3LOD program.

Demonstrated success leading regulatory, audit or risk functions in a 3LOD environment.

Excellent problem solver with effective change management skills.

Working knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the assigned business line, financial services or payments industry.

Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

Effective influence management skills.

Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience interacting with executive management.

Demonstrated experience working in multiple risk disciplines.

Knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control – Integrated Framework.

Risk management, internal control or internal audit certification(s).

First line of defense risk management experience in a regulated financial institution.

Proficient in writing policies and procedures.

Direct experience as the accountable risk leader manager 1LOD regulatory and audit activities.

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. 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.

Compensation The base pay scale for this position in Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL is $154,000 - $193,000 per year. New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA is $186,000 - $232,000 per year. Candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA).

401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on first 6% deferral.

Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for exempt employees and generous PTO for non-exempt employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Maven Family Planning – support for egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

EEO Statement 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. 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.

Employment Verification Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify.

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