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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Chief Risk Officer to lead our organization's risk management strategy and ensure that all potential threats to the company’s financial health, reputation, and operations are identified, assessed, and mitigated. The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will work closely with executive leadership and the board of directors to develop and implement comprehensive risk management policies and procedures. This role requires a deep understanding of financial, operational, regulatory, and strategic risks, as well as the ability to communicate complex risk issues to stakeholders at all levels.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, preferably in a regulated industry such as banking, insurance, or healthcare. They will be responsible for establishing a risk-aware culture throughout the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing guidance on risk-related decisions. The CRO will also oversee internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management functions, and will be instrumental in crisis management and business continuity planning.
Key to success in this role is the ability to balance risk with opportunity, enabling the organization to pursue its strategic goals while maintaining a strong risk posture. The CRO must be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and a collaborative leader who can influence across departments and levels of the organization.
This is a high-impact executive position that plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s assets and reputation while supporting sustainable growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
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- Identify, assess, and monitor key risks across all business units
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Report risk exposures and mitigation plans to executive leadership and the board
- Lead crisis management and business continuity planning efforts
- Oversee internal audit, compliance, and risk assessment teams
- Promote a risk-aware culture throughout the organization
- Collaborate with other executives to align risk strategy with business objectives
- Evaluate emerging risks and recommend proactive measures
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in risk management or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Experience with enterprise risk management systems and tools
- Ability to influence and collaborate across departments
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CRM, or CPA are a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience developing enterprise risk management frameworks?
- How have you handled a major risk event or crisis in the past?
- What regulatory environments are you most familiar with?
- How do you promote a risk-aware culture within an organization?
- What tools or systems have you used for risk assessment and monitoring?
- How do you balance risk mitigation with business growth objectives?
- Describe a time when you had to influence senior leadership on a risk issue.
- What is your approach to managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions?
- How do you stay current with emerging risks and regulatory changes?
- What role should the CRO play in strategic planning?
