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Executive Head of Enterprise Risk Management at American AgCredit. Location Information: Remote - United States, United States. . Why should you join our team?. American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.. Benefits offered by American AgCredit:. Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve. Family friendly work environment. Investment in employee development. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%. Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time). Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan. Disability & Life Insurance. Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs. The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance. Position will be posted until filled.. OVERVIEW:. The Executive Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, overseeing and continuously improving the Association’s comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management program. This involves identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring a wide range of risks that could impact the Association’s strategic objectives, operations, reputation, and financial stability. This role is also responsible for building and managing the ERM department itself, establishing its structure, policies, and procedures. This position will work closely with the Association’s senior leaders to identify, assess, respond to, measure, monitor and communicate key business risks and opportunities. . . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:. Strategic Risk Leadership:. Design and maintain the Association’s risk management strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations.. Drive second line strategy for risk assessment and alignment.. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board on risk exposures, trends, and mitigation strategies.. Work directly and cooperatively with all three lines of responsibility to ensure that the scope and frequency of risk assurance reviews are appropriate to the Association’s risk profile.. Ensure integration of risk appetite and risk culture into strategic planning, operations and performance monitoring and support leadership across the Association with the appropriate articulation of the risk appetite.. Drive continuous improvement of the Association’s risk management practices, commensurate with its size and complexity.. Collaborate with leaders at other Farm Credit organizations to evaluate emerging risks, new initiatives and material changes, as well as assist with System initiatives as needed.. Champion a strong risk culture across the organization, embedding risk awareness into decision-making and performance management.. Partner with Strategy, Finance and Capital Planning Teams to integrate risk insights into strategic decision making, capital adequacy assessments and enterprise stress testing.. Building & Managing the ERM Department:. Build, lead and mentor a high performing risk management team with deep expertise across risk domains.. Provide support to all business functions as it pertains to their specific risk management efforts, including model risk, third party risk, cybersecurity risk, ESG risk initiatives and other risk initiatives that make up the broader ERM portfolio.. Oversee the Association’s crisis management and business continuity frameworks to ensure preparedness for operational disruptions and systemic events. Communicate with Senior Leaders, the Executive Team and Board of Directors.. ERM Risk Identification, Assessment & Quantification:. Develop and mature the operational risk management framework, capabilities and activities.. Design and conduct comprehensive risk assessments to ensure that all existing and emerging risks are appropriately identified, prioritized, and managed.. Monitor and leverage the Association’s GRC tool to ensure its framework remains appropriate to drive strategic risk management and ensure overall resilience.. Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams in risk assessment workshops.. Establish risk measurement tools and key risk indicators.. Monitor emerging risks, including cyber threats, fintech innovations, and macroeconomic shifts.. Identify and assess interdependence between highly correlated risks.. Mature and build out an appropriate third-party risk management framework.. Develop and oversee enterprise-wide scenario analysis and stress testing frameworks to evaluate the impact of adverse events on financial and operational resilience.. ERM Risk Monitoring & Reporting:. Oversee the development and maintenance of management and Board-level risk reporting to support appropriate business and strategic decisions, including an appropriate process for the timely escalation of key risk issues and exceptions to risk appetite.. Develop appropriate operational risk management aggregate reporting capabilities. Support the Association’s Risk Sub-Committees as needed and participate as an active member of the Association’s Operational Risk Committee and Governance & Risk Committee.1LOR & 2LOR Alignment:. Guide business functions in embedding risk management into day-to-day operations.. Apply Second Line of Responsibility expertise to independently monitor, test, challenge, and report on risk-taking activities, ensuring an aligned and coordinated adherence to the Association’s risk appetite and regulatory standards.. Facilitate effective communication and coordination between all three lines of responsibility to enable strong collaboration with business units while maintaining independent oversight and governance. Regulatory Compliance, External Engagement & Governance:. Ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, systems and controls are in place to mitigate unwanted risk and to enable the measurement and quantification of risks across the Association.. Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Legal teams as well as the senior and executive leaders of the Association to ensure compliance with FCA and other regulations.. Maintain and evolve the Association’s risk appetite framework, policies, and governance structures.. Engage with rating agencies, industry groups, and peer institutions to benchmark practices and represent the Association’s risk posture externally. Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators, external auditors and other third parties, as appropriate, to ensure support and responsiveness for risk related inquiries. . LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:. Exercises direct supervision of the Enterprise Risk Management team; makes independent decisions; works under general direction of EVP- General Counsel and Interim Chief Risk Officer. Ensure effective management of the department including employing, setting performance standards, evaluating performance, correcting deficiencies, developing skills, coaching, and making . salary. adjustments. Inspire a growing team of risk professionals. Build organizational capacity and future leaders to enable success.. TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree or PhD preferred.. Ten years of progressively responsible experience in risk management or related fields is essential. . Should possess professional certifications relevant to the risk management profession, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning. Expert knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (e.g., COSO) risk management processes, risk appetite statements, key risk measures/indicators (leading vs. lagging), risk assessment, and review.. Strong business acumen with very high attention to detail and level of accuracy.. Prior experience designing and executing enterprise risk assessments. Proven experience building and leading cross-functional teams remotely. Proven ability to assemble, inspire, and lead project teams without direct reporting lines. Experience and personal passion for solving complex business issues. Clear thinker with the ability to break down and present complex issues in a simple and concise manner. Highly flexible, self-starter who works well in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, and high visibility environment. Ability to think strategically and possess the authority to influence and monitor the performance of the Enterprise Risk Management team.. Thorough knowledge of the correct use of the English language, excellent proofreading, editing, formatting, and spelling skills.. Proficient in using software and information technology to collect, organize, maintain, and disseminate information. Ability to utilize and leverage technology in new or complex situations.. Exceptional written and oral communication and facilitation skills with experience reporting to all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors and the Executive Team, as well as analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder interaction skills.. Ability to solve problems and execute work quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully.. Professional presence, positive demeanor, and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.. Possess a forward-thinking, enterprise mindset to stay ahead of potential, emerging risks.. High integrity and discretion, sound judgment, and strong work ethic.. Ability to travel domestically up to 20% annually.. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:. Must be able to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting. The employee will be sitting for extended periods and accomplishing work at a desk and a computer for an extended period. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey ideas and work with a team effectively. The ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in the performance of the job. Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds is required. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and evening work. Travel required.. FULL-TIME REMOTE: . While maintaining a strong commitment to customer service and business goals, this role and job function can be performed remotely. Employees are welcome to come to an office to work if needed, and some travel for team meetings will be required. Note: This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the employee. The company reserves the right to add, delete, change, or modify the job duties at any time.. FULL-TIME REMOTE: These roles and job functions can be done remotely, while maintaining our strong commitment to customer service and our business goals. Employees are welcome to come to an office to work if needed, and some travel for team meetings will be required.. PAY RANGE:. Minimum $193,176.03 - Max $386,352.05 Annual. This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidate. American AgCredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.. Reflected is the national base pay range and title offered for this job at the current level.. Compensation, title, and job level may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location.. Salary offered, within the applicable range, is one component of the total rewards package offered to candidates.. #LI-REMOTE. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.. American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at . [email protected]. .. .