Risk & Compliance Leader

Scheels; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth options

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Dental

Vision

Accident and hospital indemnity

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Maternity leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Scheels is seeking a Governance and Compliance Leader to build and own an enterprise risk management framework for our multistate retail business. You will report to the General Counsel within Legal, Risk & Compliance and partner with leaders across the company to identify, analyze, prioritize, and report on risks impacting Scheels and its strategic goals.

The role emphasizes scalable processes, risk identification, and ongoing program improvement, with responsibilities spanning policy support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, compliance, financial/risk analysis, or a related field.
• Experience designing or maturing an ERM or compliance program is strongly preferred.
• Experience in retail or multi-state environments preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to see the big picture and connect risks across the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to leadership.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a practical, scalable risk management program tailored for Scheels using COSO/ISO 31000 to set up rules, processes, and oversight.
• Develop and maintain the company's risk universe, appetite guidance, rating criteria, and register.
• Lead recurring enterprise risk assessment cycles with leadership teams across the company.
• Continuously improve the risk program to handle new threats, industry changes, and lessons learned.
• Partner with business and leadership teams to identify, analyze, and report risks.
• Develop risk response and mitigation plans with risk owners and monitor progress.
• Create risk indicators and monitoring tools to track trends over time.
• Deliver clear, decision-ready risk reporting to the executive committee and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Risk Management

Tools

COSO

ISO 31000

Job description

Scheels Corporate Office
1707 Gold Drive
Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview:

The Governance and Compliance Leader is responsible for building, implementing, and owning an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework that is designed for Scheels' business and culture. Reporting to the General Counsel as part of the Legal, Risk & Compliance function, this role partners with leaders across the company to identify, analyze, prioritize, and report on risks that could affect Scheels and its strategic objectives. This role also designs and owns the processes that support risk and compliance programs across the business, helping teams make informed, risk-aware decisions. Successful candidates are big-picture thinkers and strong relationship-builders who can communicate clearly in a fast-paced, multi-state retail environment.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities:

• Create a practical, scalable risk management program tailored for Scheels by using industry standards such as COSO and ISO 31000 to set up clear rules, processes, and oversight
• Develop and maintain the company's risk universe, appetite guidance, rating criteria, and register
• Establish and lead recurring enterprise risk assessment cycles, including interviews and workshops with leadership teams across the company
• Have a vision for continuous improvement of the risk program by updating it to handle new threats, industry changes, and learning from past cases

Risk Identification, Analysis & Reporting

• Partner with business and leadership teams across the company
• Work with risk owners to develop, document, and monitor risk response and mitigation plans
• Develop key risk indicators and monitoring tools to track risk trends over time
• Prepare and deliver clear, decision-ready risk reporting and presentations to the executive committee and other stakeholders

Process Design & Ownership

• Create, document, and own core processes supporting the risk and compliance programs, including intake, assessment, escalation, remediation, and reporting workflows
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate risk and compliance processes
• Develop best practices and templates that enable business teams to manage risk within their own areas
• Coordinate with the Risk Manager to ensure enterprise risk priorities align with insurance, claims, and operational risk activities, avoiding gaps or duplication

Compliance Program Support

• Partner with the General Counsel to build and maintain compliance program infrastructure, including policy management, training coordination, and compliance monitoring
• Assist with tracking regulatory changes across the states where Scheels operates and translating requirements into practical business processes and controls
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments, including tracking findings and remediation to completion
• Help embed compliance considerations into business processes, new initiatives, and vendor relationships
• Champion risk awareness across the organization, helping associates and leaders understand their role in identifying and managing risk
• Facilitate training to educate and cultivate an engaged risk culture
• Develop training and communication materials on risk and compliance topics
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with leaders and associates at all levels to promote open communication about risk

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field
• 5 – 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, compliance, financial/risk analysis, or a related field
• Experience designing or maturing an ERM or compliance program is strongly preferred
• Experience in retail or multi-state environments preferred
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to see the big picture and connect risks across the business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to leadership
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits:
At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)
Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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