Sr. Risk Management Manager - HR/Marketing

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Early Warning Services - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

This position is responsible for consulting with, educating, and supporting the Human Resources and Marketing teams on the execution of enterprise and operational risk programs. The role promotes an environment of risk awareness and ownership within the business and ensures adherence to the Company's risk appetite. It involves timely execution of risk program requirements, including risk and control self-assessments, reporting, and the identification and escalation of risks and issues with business unit management and second line of defense risk partners. Additionally, this position serves as a subject matter expert on risk programs, policies, and frameworks for the supported business units.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and process coaching to the business unit on risk and control management.
• Ensure timely identification, remediation, mitigation, and escalation of risks and issues, consulting with business line management for efficient execution and closure of issues.
• Oversee the development and execution of the business unit's risk-based testing and monitoring program, ensuring compliance with the Company's risk program framework.
• Guide business partners through governance processes related to new products, services, and vendors, including risk assessments.
• Collaborate with business line leadership to manage risks within the Company's risk appetite and support decision-making activities.
• Educate, train, and advise business leaders on risk management practices and activities.
• Aggregate and analyze risk data to support reporting and analytics for risk management use by the business and second line.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of six years of risk management experience, preferably in financial services using the three lines of defense model.
• Strong understanding of risks, controls, and issues management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to financial services and consumer-facing products.
• Experience directing cross-functional teams and managing influence effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of COSO's Internal Control - Integrated Framework or similar certifications in risk management or regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with company contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on the first 6% deferral.
• Unlimited 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.
• Support for family planning including fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and postpartum assistance.