Description
Overview:
We partner with regulated organizations seeking a Director of Financial Risk & Governance to lead and support enterprise risk management, financial governance, and compliance oversight initiatives. This role focuses on strengthening governance frameworks, managing financial risk exposure, and supporting regulatory and audit-driven programs across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead financial risk and governance initiatives aligned with regulatory and compliance expectations
• Develop and maintain risk governance frameworks, policies, and control structures
• Partner with Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Audit teams to assess and mitigate financial risk
• Support regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews related to financial governance
• Oversee risk assessments, issue management, and remediation efforts
• Provide guidance on risk reporting, governance documentation, and executive-level communications
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting financial risk and governance practices
• Advise senior stakeholders on emerging financial risk trends and governance considerations
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field required
• 8–12+ years of experience in financial risk management, governance, compliance, or audit roles
• Prior experience in a leadership or oversight capacity strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial risk frameworks, governance models, and regulatory expectations
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or risk committees
• Background in financial services, insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Compensation:
• $170,000–$220,000 base salary, depending on experience and market
Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.
EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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Pay:$170,000.00 - $220,000.00
