Enterprise Risk Manager

Smith & Wilkinson; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BankNewport seeks an Enterprise Risk Manager to lead and mature its ERM program in Middletown, RI, partnering with executive leadership and the Board Risk Committee to strengthen risk governance and resilience. You will oversee the risk appetite framework, key risk indicators, risk register, policy-exception governance, and board reporting, taking broad ownership as the organization grows.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced risk professional who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused

Job description

S&W has been retained by BankNewport to lead the search for its next Enterprise Risk Manager, a highly visible role at a pivotal time for the organization.

About the Company:

BankNewport is a $3B mutual bank headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, with deep roots dating back to 1819 and a strong presence across the state. Under the leadership of President & CEO Jack Murphy, the Bank has experienced meaningful growth, expanding from approximately $1.8B to $3B in assets while investing in technology, commercial banking, people, systems, and organizational infrastructure. BankNewport is known for its relationship-driven community banking model, strong commitment to Rhode Island, and award-winning culture, built around its core focus on Community, Customers, and Colleagues.

About the Role:

The Enterprise Risk Manager will report directly to the EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and oversee the continued development and day-to-day operation of the Bank’s enterprise risk management program. This individual will partner with leaders across the organization to enhance BankNewport’s risk appetite framework, key risk indicators, risk register, process and control mapping, policy-exception governance, and executive and Board reporting. The role offers an experienced, hands-on enterprise or operational risk professional the opportunity to take broad ownership of a growing ERM function, work closely with executive leadership and the Board Risk Committee, and help shape the Bank’s risk framework as the organization continues to grow.