Operational Risk Officer

First Merchants Bank is seeking an Operational Risk Officer to join our team! This position will implement, update, and manage key programs of the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program.

This includes, but is not limited to, Enterprise Risk Management / Dashboard Reporting, Key Risk Indicator (KRI) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Program Management.

As part of this role you will :

• Manage assigned Management / Dashboard Reports, including updating and documenting key risk and performance indicators, limits, and thresholds, and ensure accurate and timely reporting to the appropriate management committees such as the ERM Committee.
• Collaborate with Executive and Senior Management, as well as the Line of Business managers on changes to policy, procedures and processes that impact the ERM Management / Dashboard Reports and / or Key Indicators (KPI / KRI) Management Program.
• Provide analysis of risk trends and comparisons of risk indicators to established risk limits and thresholds - coordinating with risk owners to understand drivers and root cause of trends - and incorporate conclusions into the ERM Reports.
• Review, revise, implement and maintain a standard Dashboard Reports based upon the ERM Framework.
• Design, implement and maintain a KRI and KPI program.
• Design, implement and manage the ERM Reporting Module and the KRI / KPI Module within the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform.

This would include review, update, and revision of the current methodologies, ensuring the platform is constructed to bring efficiency and effectiveness for all users.

• Assist in the annual review or update of key Governance documents.
• Assist in the ERM Working Group activities, initiatives, and deliverables as assigned.
• Participate in the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Governance Cycle requirements.
• Collect data on economic, market, peer, and industry trends to assist in identifying potential emerging risks to the bank.
• Remain abreast of regulatory requirements and mature industry practices relating to enterprise risk management.
• Assist in development / oversight of key operational risk programs as assigned.

In order to be successful in this position, we require the following :

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR associate degree / two years of college + two (2) years of related work / military experience OR four (4) years of related work / military experience (plus any additional required experience).
• A minimum of three (3) years working in the Risk Management environment.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.

The following would be a plus :

• CERP or CRCM designation.
• Experience using RSA Archer.

First Merchants offers the following :

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation / Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

A little about us :

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations.

Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is :

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is :

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team :

We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives.

We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)