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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Our client is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in mortgage credit, securitized products, and diversified lending strategies across residential and investor loan markets. The firm recently expanded its platform through the acquisition of a leading non-QM and investor loan originator, further strengthening its capabilities across mortgage asset aggregation, credit, and servicing.
The team operates in a lean, high-accountability environment and is seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager to design, implement, and enhance the firm’s enterprise and operational risk frameworks. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that business, investment, financing, and operational activities remain aligned with the firm’s risk appetite while supporting governance, regulatory expectations, and portfolio resiliency.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, enhance, and operationalize the firm’s enterprise risk management framework in alignment with board‑approved policies.
Lead risk assessments, risk taxonomy updates, and risk appetite calibration efforts.
Develop and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and firmwide risk reporting.
Partner with business line leaders to document material risks, controls, and mitigation strategies.
Operational Risk
Implement and manage the operational risk framework, including risk event capture, RCSA processes, and control testing.
Conduct root‑cause analyses of operational incidents and develop recommendations to strengthen controls.
Oversee third‑party vendor risk, operational resiliency, and information security risk programs in partnership with Compliance, IT, and business units.
Governance & Reporting
Prepare quarterly risk reporting for Executive Management, the Risk Committee, and the Board of Directors.
Maintain and update risk policies, charters, procedural manuals, and governance documentation.
Support internal audit coordination and responses to regulatory or auditor requests.
Qualifications & Skills
5–10 years of experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk, Treasury Risk, or related functions within Mortgage REITs, Asset Managers, Banks, or Investment Firms.
Deep understanding of mortgage credit, securitization, warehouse/repo funding, and mortgage market infrastructure.
Hands‑on experience with risk identification and control frameworks, risk analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau). Liquidity stress testing, scenario analysis, or model validation.
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools preferred.
Excellent analytical judgment with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive and board‑level audiences.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work cross‑functionally.
Experience working with internal audit, accounting, or regulatory stakeholders preferred.
Comfortable operating in a lean structure with high ownership and visibility.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function and Industries
Analyst and Finance
Investment Management
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Our client is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in mortgage credit, securitized products, and diversified lending strategies across residential and investor loan markets. The firm recently expanded its platform through the acquisition of a leading non-QM and investor loan originator, further strengthening its capabilities across mortgage asset aggregation, credit, and servicing.
The team operates in a lean, high-accountability environment and is seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager to design, implement, and enhance the firm’s enterprise and operational risk frameworks. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that business, investment, financing, and operational activities remain aligned with the firm’s risk appetite while supporting governance, regulatory expectations, and portfolio resiliency.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, enhance, and operationalize the firm’s enterprise risk management framework in alignment with board‑approved policies.
Lead risk assessments, risk taxonomy updates, and risk appetite calibration efforts.
Develop and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and firmwide risk reporting.
Partner with business line leaders to document material risks, controls, and mitigation strategies.
Operational Risk
Implement and manage the operational risk framework, including risk event capture, RCSA processes, and control testing.
Conduct root‑cause analyses of operational incidents and develop recommendations to strengthen controls.
Oversee third‑party vendor risk, operational resiliency, and information security risk programs in partnership with Compliance, IT, and business units.
Governance & Reporting
Prepare quarterly risk reporting for Executive Management, the Risk Committee, and the Board of Directors.
Maintain and update risk policies, charters, procedural manuals, and governance documentation.
Support internal audit coordination and responses to regulatory or auditor requests.
Qualifications & Skills
5–10 years of experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk, Treasury Risk, or related functions within Mortgage REITs, Asset Managers, Banks, or Investment Firms.
Deep understanding of mortgage credit, securitization, warehouse/repo funding, and mortgage market infrastructure.
Hands‑on experience with risk identification and control frameworks, risk analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau). Liquidity stress testing, scenario analysis, or model validation.
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools preferred.
Excellent analytical judgment with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive and board‑level audiences.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work cross‑functionally.
Experience working with internal audit, accounting, or regulatory stakeholders preferred.
Comfortable operating in a lean structure with high ownership and visibility.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function and Industries
Analyst and Finance
Investment Management
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