Deputy Chief Risk Officer (DCRO)
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 147472 - 236959
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Created in 1993 LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal state county and city funds for programs providing shelter housing and services to people experiencing homelessness.
Under the supervision and leadership of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) the Deputy Chief Risk Officer (DCRO) will develop and oversee the organizations risk management activities. This role involves establishing and implementing risk management strategies mitigating risks and supporting the organizations goals through strategic initiatives. Additionally the DCRO will serve as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) overseeing the internal audit function. This includes planning and executing audits evaluating internal controls ensuring compliance with policies and regulations and providing insights to enhance organizational effectiveness and risk management. The CAE will report directly to the Audit/Management Committee Chair have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and maintain independence within the internal audit function.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Audit Strategy: Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive internal audit plan aligned with the organizations goals and risk profile.
- Risk Management: Direct identification evaluation and prioritization of risks across the organization including financial operational strategic and compliance risks. Lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies and action plans.
- Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to relevant laws regulations and internal policies fostering a culture of compliance.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Present regular reports on audit findings risk exposures and control issues. Oversee the monitoring of risk management activities and report on mitigation efforts.
- Leadership: Manage and mentor the risk management team fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Collaboration: Partner with internal departments external auditors and regulatory bodies to enhance governance control and risk management.
- Policy Development: Create establish and update risk management policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Contribute to the development and execution of the organizations strategic plan ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
- Financial Management: Provide strategic oversight of financial performance and practices as it relates to internal audits and investigations; including making recommendations to improve financial efficiency.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be deeply committed to the mission and core values of LAHSA with a genuine passion for driving positive changes and managing organizational risk in a dynamic and complex environment. The DCRO should have a proven track record in overseeing risk within a large enterprise and proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong executive leadership capabilities including strategic agility the ability to navigate uncertainty and innovation in risk management. A minimum of five (5) years experience in risk management oversight within a large-scale organization public or government entity is required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of financial management risk management operational management internal audit and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams effectively.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience in process improvement and project management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Knowledge in monitoring and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
- Ability to think strategically and align risk management and operational activities.
Training & Experience
A minimum of five (5) years experience in risk management oversight within a large-scale organization public or government entity is required.
Extensive experience in operations management risk management and internal audit with a proven track record of leading and optimizing complex risk operational and internal audit functions.
Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Security Management
- Compliance
- Clearance
- General Managements
- Security Requirements
- Security Systems
- General studies
- Access Control
- Security Procedures
- Information Security
- Risk Assessments
- Security Issues
- Physical Security
