Director, Risk Management

Early Warning

Director of Risk Management responsible for risk and internal control programs at Early Warning. Leading centralized risk functions across business lines within the financial services industry.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona, California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing risk functions within a three-lines of defense framework, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and effective risk solutions. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, develop metrics for control effectiveness, and foster collaboration across business lines.

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Risk ManagementThree-Lines Of DefenseRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementData Management

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Hard Skills

Risk And Control Self AssessmentsProcess Inventory ManagementTechnical Recovery PlansKPI DevelopmentKRI ReportingRisk Remediation TrackingModel Risk Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationInfluence ManagementOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesEnterprise Risk ManagementOperational Risk ManagementComplianceBusiness Continuity Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage the business line’s centralized LOD1 function, including strategic vision and implementation plans.
Act as business-line liaison to Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, and Compliance in support of the company’s 3LOD program.
Work with Compliance and other Risk functions to understand and monitor applicable regulations and requirements.
Partner with Enterprise Risk Management in the execution of Risk and Control Self Assessments.
Partner with Business Continuity Management on business’ participation in BC/DR tests.
Own and maintain required process and technical recovery plans.
Oversee and monitor the business-lines’ third-party relationships, including both performance and risk management.
Own and maintain business-lines’ process inventory and internal control environment inventory.
Design, maintain, and report metrics (KPIs and KRIs) demonstrating control effectiveness.
Identify and self-report issues through the ERM Self-Identified Issue Process.
Ensure risk remediation plans exist and are sufficient; track remediation plans to completion.
Drive periodic executive level reporting regarding business risk management activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field of specialty.
Typically, a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the financial services industry or experience within a three-lines of defense program.
Demonstrated success leading risk functions in a 3LOD environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment.
Excellent problem solver with effective change management skills
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the business-lines.
Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build trust in business partners.
Effective influence management skills.
Background and drug screen.
For CDO focus area: Knowledge and experience with model risk management and first line support for Chief Data Office.
Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective risk solutions for data management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest.