Strategic ERM Director: Risk Strategy & Leadership

Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU seeks a Director of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the ERM program, enabling informed business decisions while protecting members and maintaining regulatory alignment.

The role partners with senior leaders across departments to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate enterprise risks, develop dashboards, report to executives, and foster a proactive risk culture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ERM, compliance, internal controls, and vendor risk within a regulated financial institution (credit union).
• Experience coordinating audit, examination, compliance, or risk remediation activities and tracking actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ERM program calendar, risk assessments, KRIs, and related docs.
• Prepare concise risk reporting for senior management with trends and escalation items.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Internal Audit, InfoSec, Operations, Lending, and Finance.
• Monitor fraud trends and strengthen mitigation processes for member protection.
• Oversee third-party risk oversight and due diligence coordination.

Skills

ERM leadership

Compliance

Internal controls

Analytical judgment

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Risk Management

Advanced degree or professional certification (CRCM/CERP/ARM) preferred

Job description

Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU seeks a Director of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the ERM program, enabling informed business decisions while protecting members and maintaining regulatory alignment.

The role partners with senior leaders across departments to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate enterprise risks, develop dashboards, report to executives, and foster a proactive risk culture.