Director Enterprise Risk Management & Governance

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC, a financial services firm, seeks a Director Head of ERM Office to own the enterprise risk management framework and governance. Hybrid role based in Fort Worth, TX, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer and guiding senior leadership across risk categories.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in financial services, deep regulatory expertise, and a proven track record building high-performing ERM teams while advising executives on strategic risk issues.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial services experience in risk management leadership.
• Experience building and maturing an ERM framework and governance structure.
• Strong advisory capabilities to CRO on regulatory developments and risk trends.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the ERM framework, policies, and procedures across risk categories.
• Collaborate with business units to align risk management with objectives and risk appetite.
• Advise CRO on trends, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies; represent risk governance on committees.
• Lead risk assessments and scenario analyses; ensure operations stay within risk appetite across units.
• Prepare reports to CRO and senior leadership on risk matters and program effectiveness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to risk management; assist regulators and auditors as needed.
• Develop and deliver training to promote risk and compliance culture.
• Champion strategic risk management and build a risk-aware culture to improve decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop ERM team members including analytics lead.

Skills

ERM leadership

Regulatory expertise

Team leadership

Governance experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Title: Director Head of ERM Office Status: Hybrid Fort Worth, TX Base Salary: $130K - $ 185K + Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Director-level opportunity offers senior leadership of the Enterprise Risk Management function at a well-established financial services organization, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer and carrying full ownership of the ERM framework, governance structure, and enterprise-wide risk management practices. The role combines strategic vision (establishing risk appetite, driving ERM framework development, and serving as a key advisor to the CRO on emerging risks and regulatory developments) with hands-on team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a meaningful culture-building mandate. It s the right seat for a seasoned enterprise risk professional with 7+ years of financial services experience who combines deep regulatory expertise and strong analytical judgment with the leadership presence to influence senior stakeholders, represent risk management on governance committees, and develop a high-performing ERM team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain the ERM framework, policies, and procedures;identify, assess, and monitor enterprise risks across strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risk categories
• Collaborate with business units to align risk management strategies with organizational objectives and defined risk appetite;provide risk management advice and subject matter expertise during product development, process changes, and strategic initiatives
• Serve as a key advisor to the CRO on trend spotting, emerging enterprise risks, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies;support the CRO in maintaining a strong risk governance structure including representation on various committees and working groups
• Lead risk assessment and scenario analysis exercises;ensure the organization operates within its defined risk appetite across all business units and functions
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to the CRO and senior leadership on compliance and operational risk matters;monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management activities and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to risk management;assist the CRO with external stakeholders including regulators and auditors on risk management matters
• Support the CRO in the development and delivery of training programs to promote a strong risk and compliance culture across the organization;ensure employees understand their role in managing compliance and operational risk
• Champion risk management at a strategic level;build a risk-aware culture that improves decision-making, enhances organizational resilience, strengthens governance and stakeholder confidence, and optimizes operational efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of enterprise risk professionals including the ERM Analytics Lead;set clear objectives, provide continuous feedback, support professional growth, and foster collaboration across risk and control function