Senior Risk Manager

Position:                            Senior Manager, Risk

Department:                      Risk Management

Reports To:                       Chief Risk Officer              

Employment Status:         Full-Time, Exempt

Office Location:                Remote / Hybrid (NYC or 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.