Triad Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services and solutions, serving clients nationwide. Our Risk Department is currently seeking an experienced Director to lead our organization's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (“GRC”) initiatives, enterprise-wide, ensuring that we adhere to legal standards and company policies. This strategic role, reporting directly to the General Counsel, involves overseeing the entire risk program, implementing effective governance processes, assessing risks and controls, and providing guidance on risk management. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in establishing robust risk mechanisms, driving a culture of risk awareness, and maintaining the integrity of our operations. Join us in upholding the highest standards of compliance and risk management excellence. This position can be remote but candidate would have to be willing to travel to our offices when needed.

Responsibilities:

Governance Oversight:

• Develop and enhance governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordinate governance activities, including board meetings, committee meetings, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between the board, executive management, and other stakeholders on governance matters.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across the organization, considering both internal and external factors.
• Develop and maintain the centralized repository for issues and incidents as well as the system definitions for enterprise tracking, reporting, and resolution.
• Develop and maintain the centralized control library, including mapping within the GRC tool back to Policies, Procedures, QA/QC, Process maps, and legal requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of the Control Environment.
• Lead and manage Risk and Control Self Assessments and Consumer Compliance Risk Assessments.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with business units and functional teams.
• Monitor risk exposure, track risk indicators, and report on risk management activities to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies and actions, including insurance, internal controls, or business continuity plans.
• Hire, train, and develop risk staff.

Compliance Management:

• Stay updated on regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices related to risk and compliance. Recommend appropriate actions or adjustments to the GRC program.
• Conduct compliance assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, and standards.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees to promote awareness and adherence to compliance requirements.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Draft, review, and update policies and procedures related to governance, controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of policies throughout the organization.
• Monitor policy compliance, conduct gap analysis, and recommend improvements as needed.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and metrics related to GRC activities for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of GRC processes, policies, assessments, and remediation efforts. Define and enforce system documentation, as well as the process.
• Assist in responding to inquiries, audits, and regulatory requests related to GRC matters.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization within the GRC function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements and streamline GRC workflows.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging technologies to enhance GRC practices and capabilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel or Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRCM, CAMS, etc.) is preferred.
• Proven experience (5 years) in governance, risk management, compliance, or a related field, with a focus on developing and implementing GRC frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, COSO, SOX, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and recommend effective solutions.
• Proficiency in GRC tools, risk management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience conducting risk and control self-assessments (“RCSA”).
• Prior experience preparing reports and presenting to executive leadership.
• Prior experience leading teams of risk and compliance professionals.

Salary Range: $138,000 to $145,000 per year

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