Strategic ERM Director | Risk Appetite & Board Insights

RiseMe; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

401K

Job summary

Western Union is seeking an experienced Director/Senior Manager of Enterprise Risk Management to build and lead a company-wide risk program in a regulated financial services environment. You will partner with executive leadership to identify, assess, monitor, and report enterprise risks while shaping a strong risk culture throughout the organization.

This role offers significant exposure to senior management, committees, and the Board, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to mentor a

Qualifications

• Bachelors in risk management, finance, or related field required.
• Masters/MBA preferred for leadership roles.
• Track record in enterprise risk management and compliance disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the ERM framework and risk appetite statement.
• Design and manage the Enterprise Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program.
• Develop executive-level risk reporting, 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 risks.
• Lead risk training programs, workshops, and Risk Champion initiatives.
• Present risk insights to executive committees and senior leadership.
• Oversee governance documentation, policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Support regulatory reporting and risk management submissions.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing risk team and drive accountability.

Skills

ERM leadership

Risk reporting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management/related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

RCSA tools

Risk dashboards tools

Job description

Western Union is seeking an experienced Director/Senior Manager of Enterprise Risk Management to build and lead a company-wide risk program in a regulated financial services environment. You will partner with executive leadership to identify, assess, monitor, and report enterprise risks while shaping a strong risk culture throughout the organization.

This role offers significant exposure to senior management, committees, and the Board, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to mentor a