SVP, Corporate Governance

$169,410 - $209,270/Yr

Amerihome Mortgage Company - Irving, TX

Full-time - Senior

Irving, TX

51-100 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The SVP, Corporate Governance plays a critical role within the Corporate Governance team, which is part of the Strategic Initiatives organization at AmeriHome Mortgage. This position is responsible for overseeing audit coordination, governance, and enterprise risk management activities across the company's operating units. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within one of the leading residential mortgage companies in the U.S., providing a pathway for professional growth and collaboration with industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit and exam coordination for investor and third-party exams, internal audits, SOX testing, and other audits of AmeriHome's operations.
• Ensure appropriate managers are engaged with the audit/exam process.
• Manage evidence requests and review materials for completeness and appropriateness.
• Assist in the development of remediation plans and monitor control remediation as needed.
• Support the Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycle with AmeriHome managers.
• Monitor and facilitate compliance with Western Alliance Bank (WAB) risk policies, including Model Risk Management and Critical Spreadsheet policies.
• Coordinate with Business Controls Testing (BCT) to ensure Risk and Control Inventories (RCIs) are accurate and compliant with WAB standards.
• Facilitate risk and control assessments as needed and identify control gaps.
• Manage or coordinate special projects as directed by the MD.
• Coordinate committee approvals and maintain/update charters and related documents.
• Oversee annual policy updates and monitor procedures status for content quality and compliance.
• Develop management reporting for the Governance team.
• Assist in the training and development of junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Minimum 8+ years working in the financial services industry or a highly regulated industry requiring significant risk and compliance controls.
• At least five years of audit experience, including supervision or management of audits and development of audit programs; additional experience in governance or risk oversight is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and produce quality presentations for management and committees.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information.
• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess issues, propose viable solutions, and drive implementation.
• Experience with financial services regulatory requirements.
• Ability to request and/or collect relevant information, identify potential exposures/gaps, summarize conclusions, construct recommendations, and evaluate control results.
• Leadership ability and integrity with strong relationship management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in governance or risk oversight is a plus.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee volunteer program
• Wellness program