Senior ERM Leader: Strategy, Governance & Risk Reporting

Western Union; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Health insurance options

Life insurance

401K plan

Development platforms access

Job summary

Western Union seeks an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leader to develop, implement, and enhance a company-wide risk program in a highly regulated financial services environment. This role partners with executives to identify, assess, monitor, and report enterprise risks while shaping a strong risk culture across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading the ERM framework, RCSA design, executive risk reporting, and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• .12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, compliance, audit, or related risk disciplines with leadership responsibility.
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• 5+ years of leading enterprise-wide risk management programs in a complex, regulated environment.
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• Proven ability to influence, build consensus across business lines and defense lines.
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• Strong track record mentoring high-performing risk teams and fostering risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement.
• Design and manage the Enterprise Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program.
• Develop executive-level risk reports, dashboards, KRIs and risk registers.
• Drive implementation of Integrated Risk Management tools and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor enterprise-wide risks.
• Lead enterprise risk training programs, workshops and Risk Champion initiatives.
• Present risk insights and recommendations to Executive Risk Committees and senior leadership.
• Oversee risk governance documentation, policies and procedures.
• Support regulatory reporting and risk management submissions.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing risk team with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Enterprise risk leadership

Risk reporting

RCSA program design

Risk governance

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management/related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Integrated Risk Management tools

ERM software tools

Job description

Western Union seeks an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leader to develop, implement, and enhance a company-wide risk program in a highly regulated financial services environment. This role partners with executives to identify, assess, monitor, and report enterprise risks while shaping a strong risk culture across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading the ERM framework, RCSA design, executive risk reporting, and regulatory submissions.