Enterprise Risk Executive (Banking)

Gables Search Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is recruiting for a growing, publicly traded bank in Baton Rouge, LA, seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Risk Officer to lead the Enterprise Risk Management function as second-in-command to the CRO. This full-time, onsite role offers a clear succession path to CRO and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will bring broad ERM leadership across regulatory, governance, and risk management domains, with experience in interactions with OCC/FDIC/FRB and in large-bank

Qualifications

• Must have Enterprise Risk Management leadership in banking.
• Experience with a mature ERM framework at large banks.
• Strong Board-level and executive communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced certifications preferred (MBA/FRM/PRM/CRC).

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Enterprise Risk Management function.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments, risk appetite development, RCSAs, KRIs, and monitoring programs.
• Present risk findings and recommendations to executive leadership and Board committees.
• Oversee Model Risk, Third-Party Risk, Data Governance, and Business Continuity.
• Direct risk policy development, regulatory exam readiness, and remediation activities.
• Evaluate acquisition-related risk and support integration planning.
• Assume CRO responsibilities when authority is delegated.

Skills

ERM leadership

Board communication

Regulatory experience

Banking experience

Asset/class risk exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/FRM/PRM/CRC

Job description

We are recruiting for a growing, publicly traded bank seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Executive to serve as its Deputy Chief Risk Officer. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with relocation assistance available. This newly created role will serve as second-in-command to the Chief Risk Officer and offers a direct succession path to the CRO position.

This opportunity requires broad, enterprise-wide risk leadership within banking. Candidates whose experience is concentrated primarily in Compliance, BSA/AML, Internal Audit, Credit Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, or Operational Risk are unlikely to be the right match.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the daily operations of the Enterprise Risk Management function
• Lead enterprise risk assessments, risk appetite development, RCSAs, KRIs, and monitoring programs
• Present risk findings and recommendations to executive leadership and Board committees
• Oversee Model Risk, Third-Party Risk, Data Governance, and Business Continuity
• Direct risk policy development, regulatory exam readiness, and remediation activities
• Evaluate acquisition-related risk and support integration planning
• Assume CRO responsibilities when authority is delegated

What We’re Looking For

• Progressive Enterprise Risk Management leadership within banking or financial services
• Experience with a mature ERM framework at a financial institution with preferably $10 billion or more in assets
• Exceptional candidates from institutions with approximately $5 billion–$10 billion in assets may be consideredBroad knowledge of strategic, operational, credit, regulatory, and governance risk
• Experience interacting with the OCC, FDIC, and/or Federal Reserve
• Strong executive and Board-level communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA, FRM, PRM, CRCM, or CRC designation preferred
• Acquisition, regulatory remediation, or Consent Order experience is a plus

This is an opportunity to shape a growing bank’s enterprise risk framework while preparing for future advancement into the Chief Risk Officer role.