Senior Consumer Banking Risk Officer

WSFS Bank; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness programs & FSAs/HSAs

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

WSFS Bank is seeking a seasoned Business Unit Risk Officer within its Consumer Banking Division to promote a strong risk culture and ensure effective risk management practices.

The role partners with ERM, Compliance, Internal Audit, and senior leadership to identify, assess, escalate, and remediate risk across Credit, Interest Rate, Liquidity, and Operational domains. A bachelor’s is required, with MBA or related graduate degree a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field required.
• MBA or graduate degree a plus.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial services (risk management, compliance risk management, or internal audit acceptable).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERM/ORM policy, practice, and current risks.

Responsibilities

• Act as Consumer Bank's primary contact for risk matters and ensure alignment with risk management expectations.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders and senior leadership within the Consumer Bank.
• Conduct quarterly risk assessments and other risk management deliverables.
• Identify and escalate business risk issues and ensure timely remediation.
• Develop and manage KRIs against established thresholds to ensure risk appetite compliance.
• Own the RCSA process for documenting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address issues from RCSA output.
• Promote risk awareness and compliance across ERM and ORM programs.
• Participate in Risk Council meetings with Risk partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Risk management knowledge (ERM/ORM)

Critical thinking

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA or graduate degree

Job description

WSFS Bank is seeking a seasoned Business Unit Risk Officer within its Consumer Banking Division to promote a strong risk culture and ensure effective risk management practices.

The role partners with ERM, Compliance, Internal Audit, and senior leadership to identify, assess, escalate, and remediate risk across Credit, Interest Rate, Liquidity, and Operational domains. A bachelor’s is required, with MBA or related graduate degree a plus.