Director Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time

Skills

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
ASSOCIATE IN RISK MANAGEMENT
CERTIFIED RISK MANAGER
CHARTERED PROPERTY CASUALTY UNDERWRITER
ARM
CRM
CPCU
RIMS-CRMP
OPERATIONAL RISK

Job Details

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Direct Client Requirement
Title - Director Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity

Location Piscataway, NJ 08854
Type FTE/Permanent
Hybrid


Description
Job Summary
The Director of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for providing the overall leadership, vision, direction, and execution oversight for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) at the organization. The ERM function is responsible for working across the company to establish and operate a sustainable risk management program which includes developing, supporting and maintaining a robust and successful risk management program that reduces overall risk with existing activities with clear analysis and understanding of new risks and potential opportunities. This includes identifying, measuring and managing insurable or hazard risks, developing reports and plans and analyzing risk. This position is a senior leadership role within the Financial Services Department responsible for developing and overseeing the enterprise risk management framework and programs, including identifying, assessing and managing the full complement of factors that could potentially put the client at risk. The role will also provide leadership to the organization in the area of business continuity program management through the coordination, assessment, development and communication of recovery environment requirements, and contingency plans, to protect the client in the event that facilities, and/or necessary technology resources, are unavailable due to an unplanned disruption. This position will be charged with promoting / embedding risk management within client's culture and increasing the visibility of risk management with its Board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the strategy and implementation of an integrated framework for identifying, assessing, controlling and monitoring risk, including developing ERM policies and practices.
  • Facilitate or directly execute risk analysis and assessments across client's business units to achieve strategic initiatives and ensure due diligence, due care, controllership and sound corporate governance.
  • Maintain a high-level view of the enterprise risk portfolio, informing Management Council and the Audit Committee on risk exposure, risk management and mitigation.
  • Work across the organization to leverage expertise in establishing risk metrics and reporting that describe key risk exposures and early warning indicators.
  • Direct the activities of the Risk Identification and Assessment Group (RIAG).
  • Develop appropriate risk management training for Staff and Volunteers.
  • Advise and guide managers with the identification, mapping, and management of risks.
  • Partner with risk owners to ensure that appropriate action is being taken to address / mitigate risks.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments.
  • Supervise Business Continuity Program Manager in order to safeguard client's ability to effectively conduct business through the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the its Business Continuity Program.
  • Manage Volunteer relationships, and support committees and ad hoc teams.

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Req
  • Master's or other advanced degree Pref
  • Certification in risk management (ARM, CRM or RIMS-CRMP) preferred Pref
Work Experience
  • 10-15 years risk management experience in a program leadership capacity Req
  • 4-7 years hands-on, corporate auditing, compliance, or risk management discipline in the insurance or service sector industries. Req
  • Knowledge in all areas of managing risks, hazards, and exposures. Req
  • Able to identify, analyze, and control operational risks, as well as political risks, catastrophic loss exposures, third-party exposures, fiduciary exposures, employee injury exposures, juridical risks, and legal risks - whether insurable or not. Req
Licenses and Certifications
  • Individuals who are studying for, or who have received the designation of Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Req
  • Valid passport Req
Skills and Requirements
  • Technology Skill Set. He or she must be a savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges. Specific technological knowledge and experience needed to produce the desired outcomes include strong computer modeling skills, command of Lotus Notes and association management / business management software, and varied Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project.
  • Spoken skills. Must possess strong and effective verbal communication skills, and be able to articulate pertinent business issues and concepts to Volunteers, and Staff Senior Management. He or she must be able to readily communicate with business professionals for whom English is a second language.
  • Presentation skills/size of audiences. Must possess strong and effective presentation skills for audiences that can number up to 100 on occasion. Typical audiences may include the its Board of Directors, several of its standing Committees (i.e.Finance, Insurance, Audit), as well as the Volunteer leadership of its technical societies, and the Staff Management Council.
  • Writing skills. Must possess strong written communication skills in order to prepare reports, recommendations, and requests for action that will be addressed to the its Board, Senior Volunteers and Staff leadership. His or her written communications will include risk analysis, daily e-mail correspondence, performance plans and goals for his/her direct reports. His or her written documents will be read by elected officials, Volunteers, and Senior Staff managers.
  • Reading skills. He or she must be able to read, comprehend and apply advanced accounting and financial regulatory documents. He or she must be able to read, comprehend and apply the its Bylaws, Constitution, Policies and practices. Will need to understand and communicate research findings, such as those contained in professional publications
  • Foreign language skills. Business fluency in a foreign language, especially Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, or Hindi will be helpful, but is not required
  • Because the client is a complex, global organization, he or she must be able to utilize effective interpersonal skills to ensure a financial plan is created that addresses the needs and known constraints of the its enterprise.
  • Extensive contact with Volunteers, and Staff Senior Management, as well as frequent contact with key staff, business partners and service providers, including insurance brokers / administrators, and other financial institutions.
  • Must demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and / or confidential matters.
  • Must be able to identify and analyze issues and problems, and recommend / implement solutions for matters related to risk management.
  • Resources available to aid in problem solving include Client's Bylaws, Policies, the Employee Handbook, the Finance Operations Manual, the Insurance Committee, and the Audit Committee.
  • The position reports to the Senior Director, Financial Services. He/She is expected to work independently while performing the essential functions of this job and in reaching its desired outcomes.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.
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