APMEX, Inc. · 1 day ago
Chief Risk & Internal Audit Officer- Onsite OKC
APMEX, Inc. is a global leader in precious metals, providing integrated solutions including minting, wholesale, and retail markets. They are seeking a Chief Risk & Internal Audit Officer to oversee risk management processes, develop an internal audit plan, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a proactive risk culture.
E-CommercePrecious MetalsRetail
Responsibilities
Oversee the Risk Appetite Framework, including methodology, monitoring, and cross functional / enterprise risk assessments
Oversee Enterprise Risk Management governance processes at the Entity level including Risk Committee operations, regulatory reporting, issues identification and remediation reporting
Develop and maintain risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for executive and board-level reporting
Monitor emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory changes to stay effective and compliant and advise senior management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies
Lead and support internal and external risk-related audits and examinations
Lead and support special projects and strategic initiatives including cross-functional efforts to enhance risk and internal audit capabilities, implement new tools, and respond to emerging regulatory or business needs
Provide critical audit and review of business processes and controls with reference to the agreed upon KPIs and provide recommendations to business and management
Represent BIG in internal and external forums, including regulatory bodies, industry associations (e.g. IIA and ISACA), and strategic partners
Lead enterprise-wide risk training and awareness initiatives to foster a proactive risk culture
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across multiple locations and functions
Identify potential operational vulnerabilities in processes and systems, with the aim of minimizing operational losses
Initiate and lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly
Maintain (near) loss database for incidents occurring and follow-up actions
Collaborate with other departments in the Company to ensure alignment of risk practices with business objectives
Oversee and implement robust credit approval and monitoring processes and systems to ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability
Develop and oversee hedging strategies to mitigate exposure to adverse price movements
Conduct regular assessments of credit and market risk and hedging strategies with respect to establish KPIs and KRIs
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field at public company or top accounting firm
Minimum 8 years of experience
Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
In-depth knowledge of market, credit, and operational risks specific to commodity trading and financing
Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing enterprise risk management frameworks
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, risk modelling techniques, and financial instruments in the commodity trading space
Deep expertise and knowledge of processes with high volume of transactions across e-commerce, wholesale and retail platforms
Extensive expertise in Risk Management frameworks and programs (New Initiatives, Issues Management, Metrics (KRI/KPI), RCSA, Operational Loss, Scenario Analysis, Third Party Risk, Model Risk, Data Governance, etc.)
Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with a track record of building high-performing risk teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex risk and control issues to stakeholders at all levels
Expertise in risk management tools and techniques, counterparty risk assessment, and scenario modelling
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, balancing multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer) is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K (Company matches!)
Free Lunch every day
Tuition Reimbursement
College Debt Repayment
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option
Paid Day off for your Birthday
Paid Volunteer Opportunities
Lunch and Learns
Free Downtown Parking
Company
APMEX, Inc.
For more than 15 years, APMEX has been one of the nation’s largest Precious Metals e-retailers.
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