Director of Enterprise Risk Management

Simmons Bank

. Develop and execute the Enterprise Risk Management Framework .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Lead and mentor risk management team members in enterprise risk programs
Partner with business and risk leaders to support risk-informed decision-making and alignment with enterprise strategy
Maintain the Risk Appetite Statement
Aggregate and present comprehensive enterprise risk insights to executive and board-level stakeholders
Create, review, and improve Enterprise Risk Management policies, standards, frameworks, risk taxonomy, risk appetite, and governance documents
Establish and oversee processes for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and aggregating material, strategic, and emerging risks
Oversee risk response and mitigation monitoring; evaluate strategies, monitor action plans, and escalate material exposures or risk acceptance decisions
Monitor, analyze, aggregate, and report the Bank's enterprise risk profile, risk appetite performance, key risk indicators, and significant exposure changes
Design and execute enterprise risk communication and training strategies
Build consensus among senior leadership and cross-functional partners and drive enterprise-wide risk initiatives
Select, implement, and optimize GRC systems, including tool adoption, integration, and data quality standards
Design and deliver risk presentations to executive leadership, board committees, regulators, and key stakeholders
Lead advanced enterprise risk analysis, develop aggregation and reporting methodologies, identify interdependencies and emerging trends, and translate risk information into strategic insights
Complete required compliance training and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a related field required
Eight or more years of experience in banking or financial services, including significant leadership and strategic responsibilities
Five or more years of direct enterprise risk management or related experience, with extensive leadership in risk management functions and cross-functional teams
Recognized as a subject matter expert and thought leader in risk management
Deep understanding of governance structures, enterprise risk management practices, and Three Lines of Defense principles within financial institutions
Ability to establish a culture of proactive problem-solving, anticipate enterprise risks, evaluate interconnected impacts, and develop practical, forward-looking solutions for complex organizational challenges
Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills at the executive and board level
Ability to present information effectively to customers, clients, management, the Board of Directors, and employees throughout the organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience using GRC platforms
Risk management certification (e.g., CRMP, FRM, CRM, or equivalent)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information
Ability to work effectively across multiple business lines and organizational levels