Enterprise Risk Manager at American Savings Bank

Job Description

Primary Purpose of Job
Leads efforts to implement process re-engineering; serves as a resource throughout the Bank by providing coaching, direction and training on aspects of risk management, internal controls, and process development / redevelopment. Manages the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley program. Supports the model risk management framework and model validation assessment activities, particularly relating to models impacting non-credit risk.

Major Job Accountabilities   

• Maintains trusted, collaborative, relationships with organization management to promote an appropriate level of engagement in Enterprise Risk Management activities.  
• Partners with and provides guidance and assistance to business unit management to:     
• Identify, evaluate, understand, manage, mitigate and communicate significant risks  
• Prepare risk self-assessments, including analyzing processes, identifying gaps and creating action plans  
• Evaluate, recommend and implement process design improvements to achieve greater efficiencies  
• Develop solutions to capitalize on opportunities or to mitigate risks  
• Build strong alliances to positively influence identification and resolution of significant risks and opportunities.    
• Provides risk management support and actively participates in major initiatives as appropriate, including projects, and significant system/process implementations.  
• Develops and evaluates the market and operational risk profiles for the Enterprise Risk Management program    
• Develops methods and models to measure and monitor market and operational risk  
• Contributes to the development and annual planning for ERM activities, budgets and resources  
• Provides support for the Company’s insurance program  
• Supports enterprise risk reporting requirements for Executive Management and the Risk Committee of the Board    
• Creates and delivers presentations to Executive Management and the Board for risk reporting.  
• Directs the Bank’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program:    
• Serves as a liaison between Senior Management, business unit management, internal and external auditors  
• Establishes and communicates the SOX Compliance Program’s position to external auditors with regard to methodology and approach   
• Oversees documentation and testing activities performed by Internal Audit    
• Performs the annual company level risk assessment.  
• Supports the model validation and stress test evaluation processes    
• Assists with validation of qualified models and evaluation of stress testing methods and assumptions    
• Provides guidance and training to model owners on model documentation and testing

Education Requirements 

Four-year college degree majoring in Business Administration or other related fields, or equivalent combination of work experience and education

Experience Required   

• Ten (10) years of work experience in general business or banking experience or related experience 
• Ten (10) years of work experience in or working knowledge of key banking functions, operational processes and internal control

Required Skills or Training   

• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement efficient and effective processes.  
• Working knowledge of information technology, particularly how systems and applications integrate with business processes and operations.  
• Able to work independently and effectively multitask to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timelines and expectations and amid a continuously changing environment.  
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with, positively influence, and partner effectively with various groups or individuals within the Bank.  
• Demonstrated critical thinking, sound judgment and analytical skills.  
• Energetic and positive with an inquisitive nature; resourceful and able to seek out information sources.  
• Advanced PC/systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

About American Savings Bank

American Savings Bank (ASB) has been serving Hawaii's businesses and communities since 1925 and currently provides a full range of financial products and services, including business and consumer banking, home loans, insurance and investments. ASB is one of Hawaii's leading financial institutions, with e-banking services and branch locations throughout the state offering evening, weekend and holiday hours.

American Savings Bank matches its exceptional customer experience with an employee experience that has garnered local and national awards. ASB has been recognized locally as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Hawaii Business Magazine for ten consecutive years and honored nationally as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker Magazine. Fortune Magazine has recognized ASB as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women and 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity.

For more than 90 years, ASB has been helping build strong communities. Through its Seeds of Service program, ASB teammates have contributed nearly 48,000 hours of volunteer service, and ASB has donated millions of dollars to Hawaii's nonprofits and community organizations.

How to Apply

Please apply online:
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