Enterprise Risk Management Risk Framework and Response Leader
Saint Louis
Friday, 22 May 2026
The Enterprise Risk Management Risk Framework and Response Leader is accountable for the management of the Enterprise Risk framework, Enterprise Policy and Risk Committee governance, Issue Management, Risk Acceptance, Taxonomies, establishment of a Country/ Geopolitical Risk program, as well related governance, coordination and reporting. In addition to operating these risk programs, this leader will also help drive strategic and improvement initiatives across the organization in collaboration with experts and stakeholders across all lines of defense. Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Program Leadership & Governance. Own and govern the Enterprise Risk Framework, as well as policies and programs for Issue Management, Risk Acceptance, Policy management, Taxonomies and Committee Governance, while ensuring alignment with Enterprise Risk Framework strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations. Leverage and partner with existing experienced managers and resources to execute. Oversee initiative to transform and simplify policies and our policy framework across the enterprise. Participate in enterprise efforts to adopt a new GRC platform and AI capabilities, with initial focus on policy and issue management and related simplification and transformation efforts. Establish an approach to Country Risk/ Geopolitical Risk in alignment with existing program activities across Risk Management, minimizing redundancy while enabling a coordinated risk management outcome. Oversee creation of Committee and Board materials in support of the programs, driving consistent, high quality executive presentation. Provide independent second-line oversight of business line activities related to policies and programs. Maintain data on approach and operating model for risk programs across the enterprise. Ensure program-owned controls are effectively designed and operating, with clear accountability for timely issue identification, escalation, and remediation. Provide Risk Insight. Aggregate and synthesize program outcomes to identify enterprise trends, systemic issues, and root causes. Identify thematic actions accordingly. Deliver clear, decision-ready reporting and forward-looking recommendations to senior operating committees and executive risk leadership. Use AI and data-driven insights to inform risk posture, control effectiveness, and governance priorities. Business Line & CRO Partnership. Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Line CRO leadership, providing authoritative guidance on policy interpretation and expectations. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of programs across Business Lines, directing enhancements as needed. Sponsor and lead enterprise forums and messaging to reinforce expectations, share best practices, and promote consistency. Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's or advanced degree, or equivalent work experience- Typically more than 15 years of applicable experience. Preferred Skills/ Experience- Significant experience leading Risk Programs within financial services, specifically Banking. Issue Management experience is particularly helpful.- Demonstrated success operating in a senior leadership role within the First Line, Second Line, or Internal Audit.- Deep expertise in financial services/banking risk and control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and governance models- Proven ability to influence and communicate with executive management and governance committees.- Experience with maintaining communications and relationships with internal auditors and regulators.- Strong strategic orientation with a track record of driving enterprise process improvement and program maturity.- Experience providing executive oversight of GRC platforms and related technology. This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.