Western Union

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Western Union$135K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise risk management or related disciplines, with significant leadership responsibility.
  • 5+ years leading enterprise-wide risk management programs in a complex, regulated organization.
  • Proven experience presenting risk matters to executive committees and Boards of Directors.
  • Strong ability to influence and build consensus across business lines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement.
  • Design and manage the Enterprise Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program.
  • Develop executive-level risk reporting and dashboards.
  • Drive implementation of Integrated Risk Management tools.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify and monitor enterprise-wide risks.
  • Lead training programs and workshops on enterprise risk.
  • Present risk insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Short-term incentives and multiple health insurance options.
  • Accident and life insurance coverage.
  • Access to best-in-class development platforms.
  • Paid time off and Parental Leave.
  • Global Adoption Assistance and a 401K plan.
Full Job Description

Now Hiring: Director / Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management


We're seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leader to play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and enhancing a company-wide risk management program within a highly regulated financial services environment.

In this role, you will partner closely with executive leadership to identify, assess, monitor, and report key enterprise risks while helping shape a strong risk culture across the organization. This position has significant visibility with senior management, executive committees, and Board of Directors.

Role Responsibilities:

 Lead the development and evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement

 Design and manage the Enterprise Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program

 Develop executive-level risk reporting, dashboards, KRIs, and risk registers

 Drive implementation of Integrated Risk Management tools and reporting capabilities

 Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor enterprise-wide risks

 Lead enterprise risk training programs, workshops, and Risk Champion initiatives

 Present risk insights, emerging risks, and recommendations to Executive Risk Committees and senior leadership

 Oversee risk governance documentation, policies, frameworks, and procedures

 Support regulatory reporting and risk management submissions

 Mentor and develop a high-performing risk team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Risk and Controls Self-Assessment Procedure, etc.)- Support adoption and application of risk policies and procedures throughout the organization in a manner that practically supports each relevant function People Management


Role Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in risk management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA, Masters, or equivalent) preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, compliance, audit, financial services, or related risk disciplines, with significant leadership responsibility.
  • 5+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide risk management programs within a complex, highly regulated organization.
  • Proven track record partnering with executive leadership teams and presenting risk matters to senior management, executive committees, and Boards of Directors.
  • Proven ability to influence and build consensus across business lines, corporate functions, and the three lines of defense.
  • Demonstrated success leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering a strong risk culture.

Preferred Certifications

  • Preferred Certifications Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) (CPA), (CIA), (FRM) or
  • Other relevant risk, governance, compliance, or audit certifications

Work Shift

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.


BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life
insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States -specific benefits include:

 Paid Time off.

 Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

 Parental Leave

 Global Adoption Assistance

 401K plan


For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


Other Details

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to [email protected].

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-26-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

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