Emigrant Bank

Senior Risk Manager

Emigrant Bank$100K — $130K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of experience in banking or financial institutions, especially in third party relationship programs.
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory laws and internal controls.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional certifications in Risk Management, Audit, Project Management, or Investment Management are a plus.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing risk management policies and programs.
  • Design a key risk indicator (KRI) framework and set calibration thresholds.
  • Manage components of complex, multidisciplinary projects.
  • Oversee model governance; validate model assumptions and results.
  • Help formulate risk appetite statements and ensure compliance monitoring.
  • Analyze industry trends, regulatory updates, and market risk issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Heads to understand unit-specific risks.

Benefits

  • Full-time exempt position offering stability and career growth.
  • Opportunity to influence the maturation of the Enterprise Risk Management function.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering team efforts towards departmental goals.
  • Exposure to industry developments and advancements in risk management practices.
  • Potential for continuous professional development through various programs.
Full Job Description
Position: Senior Manager, Risk

Department: Risk Management

Reports To: Chief Risk Officer

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Office Location: Miami

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the Senior Manager plays a pivotal role in the advancement and maturation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function at Emigrant. The Senior Manager will assist the CRO in establishing various programs in support of an expanded risk management function. Initially, the individual will be heavily involved in risk management programs designed to identify and report risks associated with third party relationships. Over time, the role is expected to expand to all or most areas of the ERM program.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Assist in developing policies and programs
  • Assist in designing key risk indicator (KRI) framework along with the calibration of thresholds across all risk dimensions
  • Perform fundamental/basic project management tasks in support of complex, multidisciplinary projects
  • Participate in the oversight of model governance including the validation of model assumptions and results
  • Assist in formation of risk appetite statements and monitoring of compliance
  • Identify and analyze industry and regulatory developments, threats, changes in technology and market risk issue
  • Provide an objective analysis to ensure business risks are properly considered, including macro corporate strategy and the risk-based evaluation of business lines, products and processes
  • Maintain excellent relationships with Business Heads to understand risks pertinent to the unit and its control environment


General Responsibilities:
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
  • Receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within specific policy guidelines
  • Prioritize, and organize assignments
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously


Qualifications:
  • 8-10+ years relevant experience with banks or other financial institutions, with particular preference for experience with third party relationship programs and associated regulatory guidance
  • Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations from regulatory agencies, and solid understanding of internal controls
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline required. Advanced degree preferred. Professional certifications in Risk Management, Audit, Project Management or Investment Management highly appreciated


Additional Requirements:
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude necessary to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all management and personnel
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts with a diverse audience
  • Superior Microsoft Office skills required, with particular emphasis on outstanding Powerpoint presentation and Excel skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills needed to handle the coordination of multiple priorities
  • Independent judgment with strong analytical and risk assessment skills
  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude


The job description outlined above is considered a core list of job duties/requirements. This document should not be considered a complete or comprehensive list. The incumbent assigned to this position is required to perform the duties listed above. The incumbent is also expected to adapt to changes and/or additions as needed. Nothing contained within this document is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Emigrant Bank and its Subsidiaries. Emigrant Savings Bank and its Subsidiaries retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

About Emigrant Bank

Emigrant Bank is a privately held bank that offers a range of financial services, including personal and business banking, lending, and investment management. The bank was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Emigrant Bank has over 30 branches in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The bank is known for its commitment to customer service and community involvement.
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Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
1850

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