Enterprise Risk Officer

About the Role:

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) provides a comprehensive cross-functional view of risk across the organization ensuring risks are consistently identified assessed prioritized and managed in alignment with the Companys strategic objectives. Through effective collaboration and oversight ERM helps promote informed decision-making and strengthens the organizations overall risk posture.

The Enterprise Risk Officer will play a critical role within the second line of defense supporting the advancement of the Companys risk management program and driving alignment across all risk domains. This position will help establish a common and consistent view of risk throughout the organization by facilitating risk assessments promoting best practices and ensuring a standardized approach to risk identification evaluation and reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring experience executing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) audits or similar risk management activities within technology cybersecurity or related operational risk environments. They will possess a strong understanding of risk management principles frameworks and industry best practices. The successful candidate must be able to:

Identify assess and document risks and associated business impacts.

Develop clear well-supported risk statements and rationale documentation.

Evaluate and document control activities including their design and effectiveness.

Assess control gaps and residual risk exposure.

Draft concise actionable and well-defined issue statements when risks exceed acceptable thresholds or controls are ineffective.

Facilitate discussions that drive consistency and alignment across risk assessments and risk reporting activities.

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills are essential to success in this role. The Enterprise Risk Officer will regularly collaborate with business leaders process owners and subject matter experts across the organization many of whom may have varying levels of risk management expertise. As a result the ability to communicate complex risk concepts in a clear practical and relatable manner is critical. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading focused discussions challenging assumptions when appropriate and serving as a trusted advisor who helps business partners understand and manage risk effectively.

This role offers an opportunity to influence the organizations risk culture strengthen enterprise-wide risk practices and contribute to strategic decision-making while partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions and disciplines.

• Lead Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) risk assessments and other risk management activities across the organization.
• Define assessment scope gathering relevant information documenting assessment approaches and maintaining supporting evidence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on risk management strategies that align to requirements set out in enterprise standards.
• Support the ongoing maintenance enhancement and governance of enterprise risk management processes standards taxonomies and methodologies.
• Maintain oversight by preparing documentation tracking action items and facilitating adherence to enterprise standards.
• Maintain risk control and assessment records within enterprise systems of record ensuring information is complete accurate and current..
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures compliance regulations and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Banks written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act Regulation CC Regulation E Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach mentor or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns demonstrates and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become Business Bank of Choice
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Bachelors Degree in business finance or other applicable discipline or equivalent experience. Required
• 5 years of banking risk management compliance audit or IT/Ops experience. Required.
• Expert knowledge of tools and techniques employed in risk identification risk assessment monitoring and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of operational and enterprise risk management concepts best practices and regulatory guidance.
• Demonstrate ability to independently manage multiple and complex work efforts which involves directing other key stakeholders across the bank.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills critical thinking and analytical skillset. Ability to present complex information to a variety of different audiences.
• Advanced skills in Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft PowerBI and knowledge of GRC systems helpful.
• Certifications: CRISC CISM CISA CGRC

Travel Requirements

• Occasional

The pay range for this role is $78000.00 - $135000.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and experience education and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical dental and vision plans) a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions an employee assistance program life insurance disability insurance tuition assistance mental health resources identity theft protection legal support auto and home insurance pet insurance access to an online discount marketplace and paid vacation sick days volunteer days and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing engaging and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression protected veteran status disability or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s) please let us know by email: .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

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