Director, Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management – ERM

YMCA of the USA

Director leading compliance and enterprise risk management efforts for YMCA of the USA. Strengthening governance, accountability, and organizational performance across the organization.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $144,000 - $176,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance program development, enterprise risk management frameworks, and governance structures, with a strong focus on analytical and communication skills to support executive reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

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Compliance Program DevelopmentEnterprise Risk Management FrameworksBoard-Level Committee SupportAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentRisk MitigationCompliance Policy DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringAudit ProcessesThird-Party Compliance Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree (JD, MBA, MPA or Similar)

Industry Keywords

ComplianceRisk ManagementGovernanceAuditEthics Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the development and continuous improvement of the enterprise compliance program to ensure alignment with regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements.
Supports the implementation and advancement of the enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring across functions.
Prepares and delivers executive and board-level reporting to support the Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee in oversight of compliance and enterprise risks.
Directs the development, maintenance, and operational integration of compliance policies and procedures to ensure consistent adoption and accountability.
Works with business owners to design and implement compliance training and communication strategies to reinforce organizational expectations and promote a culture of integrity.
Supports ethics reporting processes, including intake, triage, and oversight of compliance-related concerns to ensure timely and consistent resolution.
Establishes compliance monitoring and audit processes to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversees third-party compliance risk management to ensure vendors and partners adhere to organizational standards and contractual requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPA or similar) preferred.
8–12+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or governance roles.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise risk management frameworks and compliance program development.
Experience supporting board-level committees or governance structures.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
defined benefit plan (retirement savings)
defined contribution plan (403(b) plan)
life insurance
disability insurance
technology stipend
generous paid time off