Sr. Risk Transformation Program Director

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Sr. Risk Transformation Program Director is accountable for providing vision, guidance, and support to drive transformational change across the organization. Reporting to the VP - Risk Strategy, Transformation, and Operations this role will be responsible for the development of the risk transformation strategy, shaping, delivering, and championing transformational initiatives. This leader will connect organizations and leaders and lead the planning, execution, and management of large-scale risk transformation initiatives across the organization.

Essential Functions

Design the Transformation Change. Lead the identification and design of transformative initiatives for risk management across the enterprise and ensure that proposed changes are rooted in best practices and align with EWS' long-term vision.

Implement the Transformation Change. Drive the implementation of large-scale transformation initiatives by establishing clear goals, timelines, and metrics to measure success. Partner with leaders across the organization to ensure full delivery of value from design to execution, fostering organization-wide buy-in and engagement.

Coordinate Functional Transformation Efforts. Act as a central leader in coordinating cross-functional risk transformation projects, working closely with function heads to ensure alignment, remove barriers, etc.

Establish the Risk Transformation Program Office accountable for executing Risk Transformation across Early Warning.

Develop and execute roadmap for transformation initiatives, including timelines, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Partner with senior leadership to identify additional opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Engage with the company's senior and executive leadership to provide strategic and risk thought leadership, insights and counsel. Ensure Risk Transformation efforts align with and support the company's strategic goals and operating rhythms.

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of transformation program ensuring on-time delivery.

Establish governance frameworks, including risk management, issue tracking, and decision-making protocols. Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

Act as a liaison between executive leadership, functional teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration. Communicate program objectives, progress, and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders. Manage expectations and foster buy-in across diverse groups.

Lead organizational change efforts, including communication plans, training, and stakeholder readiness. Cultivate a culture of innovation and adaptability within the organization. Address resistance to change and proactively mitigate challenges.

Lead, and mentor cross-functional and matrixed teams to drive transformation initiatives. Ensure resource allocation aligns with program priorities and organizational needs. Promote a high-performance environment focused on accountability and collaboration.

Provide counsel and coaching to the First and Second Line of Defense teams regarding transformation initiatives based on a broad understanding of the company’s risk appetite and organizational construct.

Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Program Management and / or Computer Science or related field.

15 years of risk management leadership experience.

Proven track record of successfully managing multi-functional, large-scale projects across an enterprise.

Ability to influence and drive enterprise-wide strategic decisions with significant impact to the company.

Demonstrated success in driving / influencing risk-based decisions in a financial services organization.

Ability to develop and operationalize new solutions within the risk management process.

Intellectually curious and well-versed in the company's strategy and risk management goals.

Detail-oriented and able to create insights for the company's leadership.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to deal effectively with ambiguity and change.

Highly engaged, self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to balance achieving business results, fostering collaboration, and influencing business strategies.

Background and drug screen.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and / or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical

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