Senior Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

Summary

Join Lead Bank, a fintech building banking infrastructure, as a Senior Enterprise Risk Management Analyst. You will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s risk maturity by supporting and executing the Annual Enterprise Risk Assessment, developing and managing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and monitoring emerging risks. This role requires a self-starter with 5–10 years of relevant experience in risk management or related fields and a passion for building data-driven risk practices. You will assist business leaders in developing risk appetite statements, design and manage KRIs/KPIs, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead risk assessments. The position also involves monitoring emerging risks, managing issues, preparing reports for senior management and the Board, and serving as a liaison between the ERM function and various stakeholders. Lead Bank offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid parental leave, and a flexible vacation policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, compliance, or a related discipline
• Proven experience creating and managing KRIs/KPIs and conducting enterprise risk assessments
• Experience managing issue remediation processes, particularly in support of enterprise risk and control remediation efforts
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in preparing executive-level reporting
• Proficiency in risk management software and data visualization tools (e.g., GRC and other risk tools)

Responsibilities

• Assist business leaders with developing or enhancing risk appetite statements that are able to evolve and be measured quantitatively
• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive suite of KRIs and associated KPIs across business units and risk categories
• Collaborate with business owners and risk partners to align indicators with risk appetite, business objectives, and regulatory expectations
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide timely insights to senior management and the Board
• Support and drive control library and risk inventory management. Acts as an expert in how to identify and document risks and create and maintain controls and control attributes
• Lead or support the facilitation of enterprise-wide and targeted risk assessments, including risk identification, evaluation, and prioritization
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform the organization’s risk profile
• Assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies and action plans with business units
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify, evaluate, and track emerging risks and macro-level trends (e.g., regulatory, technological)
• Prepare and present emerging risk reports and insights for leadership consideration and potential scenario analysis
• Coordinate and track issues resulting from Enterprise Risk Assessment and related action plans through resolution, ensuring timely remediation and escalation where appropriate
• Collaborate with risk and business owners to validate issue status, risk exposure, and supporting documentation
• Provide oversight reporting on open issues for senior management and risk committees as appropriate
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for risk committees, executive leadership, and Board reporting
• Ensure risk management documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with policy and framework requirements
• Support policy and framework updates as needed. This will include policy and procedure creation and update as well as collaboration with other departments on ERM and other policies and procedures
• Serve as a key liaison and trusted advisor between the ERM function and stakeholders across the enterprise—including Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Technology, Operations, and Business Line teams—to promote understanding, ownership, transparency, alignment, and shared accountability for risk
• Communicate risk insights, initiatives, and expectations in a clear, accessible way to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Promote a risk-aware culture by helping educate stakeholders on risk frameworks, tools, and processes
• Provide support to the Third Party Risk Management & Procurement programs as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CRM, FRM, CERA, or related designations
• Experience working in highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with emerging risk areas (e.g. Banking-as-a-Service, cybersecurity, AI and/or stablecoins)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, based on experience, geographic location, and role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth