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Enterprise Risk Director

AT Edward Jones
Edward Jones

Enterprise Risk Director

St. Louis, MO

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Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

Opportunity Overview
Edward Jones is investing in maturing our Enterprise Risk Management capabilities and is seeking an Enterprise Risk Director to help lead our risk transformation.

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The Enterprise Risk Director leads the development, implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Edward Jones Enterprise Management framework pillars and programs. This position is responsible for driving enablement of our Enterprise risk capabilities, providing risk consultation across the Enterprise, aggregation and prioritization of the Enterprise risk profile, building and enabling our Enterprise risk culture and ensuring alignment of our risk framework to the firm's strategic objectives, regulatory environment and industry risk management best practices. The Enterprise Risk Director leads a team of Enterprise Risk Leaders and is directly responsible to the Head of Enterprise Risk Management.

What you'll do:

  • Directs, plans and leads the execution of Enterprise risk strategies, in alignment with the company's strategic objectives and our Enterprise Risk Management strategy.
  • Responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor and prioritize the company's Enterprise risk profile, in collaboration with First Line Risk teams through matrixed leadership.
  • Leads a team that develops Enterprise Risk Management programs, policies, standards and processes to analyze and report enterprise risks, and to manage risks according to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
  • Aggregates and provides risk insights regarding the Enterprise risk profile to ensure effective risk management and prioritization of our most significant risks at the firm level.
  • Ensures the organization's risk management framework and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations, rating agency standards, and strategic imperatives of the organization.
  • Advises and consults regarding risk topics across the Enterprise as a relationship manager to either functional areas or first line risk teams to ensure alignment to our Enterprise Risk Management framework.
  • Ensures effective risk management practices are embedded into the company's governance ecosystem and decision-making processes.
  • Builds the Enterprise-level system that fosters a collaborative, accountable, transparent and proactive risk culture across the organization.
  • Lead and develop a team of risk leaders that are responsible for driving execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework pillars, programs and objectives.
  • Design and direct the strategy for enhancements to the Enterprise Risk Framework to ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement towards maturity.

$163,886 - $279,048

Hiring Minimum: $163886
Hiring Maximum: $279048

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Skills/Requirements

What you'll need:

  • 6+ years of experience with expert knowledge of Enterprise Risk Frameworks, methodologies and best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of the financial services and wealth management industries.
  • Strong organizational knowledge and savvy to understand how to best apply industry frameworks to Edward Jones successfully.
  • Progressive people leadership experience required.

What will set you apart:

  • 11+ years of experience.
  • Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM).

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Awards & Accolades

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About Us

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Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_575920243
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement