Director – Head of ERM

Madison-Davis, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC invites an experienced Enterprise Risk Leader to own the ERM framework and governance for a well-established financial services organization. You will report to the Chief Risk Officer, drive risk appetite development, and serve as a key advisor on emerging risks and regulatory developments.

You will lead a high-performing ERM team, collaborate across functions, and shape risk management strategy and culture at the enterprise level.

Qualifications

• Senior risk leadership experience in financial services (7+ years)
• Deep regulatory knowledge and strong analytical judgment
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and govern enterprise risk
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing ERM teams

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the ERM framework, policies, and procedures across risk categories
• Advise CRO on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies
• Lead risk assessments, scenario analyses, and reporting to senior leadership
• Represent risk governance in committees and cross-functional groups
• Drive risk culture and training programs to elevate risk awareness across the organization
• Mentor and develop ERM staff, including analytics leads, to ensure high performance

Skills

Leadership

ERM program management

Regulatory expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Job description

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.

Key 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