Director Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity (E5923) (Finance)

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 for IEEE, including identifying, assessing and managing the full complement of factors that could potentially put IEEE 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 IEEE 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 IEEE's culture and increasing the visibility of risk management with IEEE's 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 IEEE'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 IEEE 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 IEEE's ability to effectively conduct business through the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the IEEE's Business Continuity Program.
• Manage Volunteer relationships, and support committees and ad hoc teams.

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 IEEE Board of Directors, several of its standing Committees (i.e.Finance, Insurance, Audit), as well as the Volunteer leadership of IEEE's 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 IEEE 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 IEEE 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 IEEE 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 IEEE 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 IEEE 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 IEEE Bylaws, IEEE Policies, the IEEE Employee Handbook, the IEEE Finance Operations Manual, the IEEE Insurance Committee, and the IEEE 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.

Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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