Senior Risk Manager

Position: Senior Manager, Risk

Department: Risk Management

Reports To: Chief Risk Officer

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Office Location: Miami

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the Senior Manager plays a pivotal role in the advancement and maturation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function at Emigrant. The Senior Manager will assist the CRO in establishing various programs in support of an expanded risk management function. Initially, the individual will be heavily involved in risk management programs designed to identify and report risks associated with third party relationships. Over time, the role is expected to expand to all or most areas of the ERM program.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist in developing policies and programs

Assist in designing key risk indicator (KRI) framework along with the calibration of thresholds across all risk dimensions

Perform fundamental/basic project management tasks in support of complex, multidisciplinary projects

Participate in the oversight of model governance including the validation of model assumptions and results

Assist in formation of risk appetite statements and monitoring of compliance

Identify and analyze industry and regulatory developments, threats, changes in technology and market risk issue

Provide an objective analysis to ensure business risks are properly considered, including macro corporate strategy and the risk-based evaluation of business lines, products and processes

Maintain excellent relationships with Business Heads to understand risks pertinent to the unit and its control environment

General Responsibilities:

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Perform other duties as assigned

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

Receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within specific policy guidelines

Prioritize, and organize assignments

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications:

8-10+ years relevant experience with banks or other financial institutions, with particular preference for experience with third party relationship programs and associated regulatory guidance

Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations from regulatory agencies, and solid understanding of internal controls

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline required. Advanced degree preferred. Professional certifications in Risk Management, Audit, Project Management or Investment Management highly appreciated

Additional Requirements:

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude necessary to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all management and personnel

Ability to communicate complex concepts with a diverse audience

Superior Microsoft Office skills required, with particular emphasis on outstanding Powerpoint presentation and Excel skills

Strong organizational and project management skills needed to handle the coordination of multiple priorities

Independent judgment with strong analytical and risk assessment skills

A wide degree of creativity and latitude

The job description outlined above is considered a core list of job duties/requirements. This document should not be considered a complete or comprehensive list. The incumbent assigned to this position is required to perform the duties listed above. The incumbent is also expected to adapt to changes and/or additions as needed. Nothing contained within this document is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Emigrant Bank and its Subsidiaries. Emigrant Savings Bank and its Subsidiaries retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. Emigrant Savings Bank and its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers.