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Director, Enterprise Risk Management

The Western Union Co

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    We're seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leader to play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and enhancing a company-wide risk management program within a highly regulated financial services environment. Proven track record partnering with executive leadership teams and presenting risk matters to senior management, executive committees, and Boards of Directors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtlanta, GA
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1851
    Websitehttps://www.westernunion.com

    Description

    Now Hiring: Director / Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

    We're seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leader to play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and enhancing a company-wide risk management program within a highly regulated financial services environment.

    In this role, you will partner closely with executive leadership to identify, assess, monitor, and report key enterprise risks while helping shape a strong risk culture across the organization. This position has significant visibility with senior management, executive committees, and Board of Directors.

    Role Responsibilities:

    Lead the development and evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement

    Design and manage the Enterprise Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program

    Develop executive-level risk reporting, dashboards, KRIs, and risk registers

    Drive implementation of Integrated Risk Management tools and reporting capabilities

    Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor enterprise-wide risks

    Lead enterprise risk training programs, workshops, and Risk Champion initiatives

    Present risk insights, emerging risks, and recommendations to Executive Risk Committees and senior leadership

    Oversee risk governance documentation, policies, frameworks, and procedures

    Support regulatory reporting and risk management submissions

    Mentor and develop a high-performing risk team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

    Risk and Controls Self-Assessment Procedure, etc.)- Support adoption and application of risk policies and procedures throughout the organization in a manner that practically supports each relevant function People Management

    Role Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in risk management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA, Master's, or equivalent) preferred.
    • 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, compliance, audit, financial services, or related risk disciplines, with significant leadership responsibility.
    • 5+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide risk management programs within a complex, highly regulated organization.
    • Proven track record partnering with executive leadership teams and presenting risk matters to senior management, executive committees, and Boards of Directors.
    • Proven ability to influence and build consensus across business lines, corporate functions, and the three lines of defense.
    • Demonstrated success leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering a strong risk culture.

    Preferred Certifications

    • Preferred Certifications Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) (CPA), (CIA), (FRM) or
    • Other relevant risk, governance, compliance, or audit certifications

    Work Shift

    HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

    BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

    Benefits

    You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life

    insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

    Your United States -specific benefits include:

    • Paid Time off.
    • Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
    • Parental Leave
    • Global Adoption Assistance
    • 401K plan

    For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Other Details

    As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.

    We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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    Estimated Job Posting End Date:

    10-26-2026

    This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

    About Company

    We believe that when money moves freely, good things happen. A business grows. A child goes to college. Emergency aid goes where it’s needed. We help people move their money to make good things happen.

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