Play a vital role in an exciting and dynamic team of banking professionals to stand up and begin operations of the de novo Bank.
The Operational Risk Management (ORM) Lead will ensure the risk framework is accurate, actionable, and continuously informing business decisions.
This individual will report directly to the Bank’s Risk Officer for Operational Risk Management and will assist in the execution of the ORM program in compliance with the Bank’s policy and procedures and regulatory expectations.
The ORM Lead will ensure the appropriate identification, assessment, validation, and ongoing monitoring of the program’s methodologies.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or 7-10 years’ experience in banking or financial services within Risk Management
Proven experience acting in a “second Line” or Risk Office capacity
Experience building or maturing/executing risk programs (e.g., RCSA, KRI frameworks, or Issue Management)
Experience in owning or executing exam management or regulatory exams
Familiarity with industry-standard risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000).
Knowledge of banking regulations related to operational risk and safety and soundness.
RCSA Expertise: Deep understanding of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) lifecycle, including risk identification, control design, and residual risk scoring.
Proficiency in using and managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software (e.g., Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow, or similar tools).
Ability to design and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and develop risk appetite thresholds.
Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis on operational incidents and identify thematic risks.
Ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to non-technical stakeholders and senior management
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a self-starter with strong ownership mindset
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Operational Risk Management Program Lead

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