United Community · 19 hours ago
Senior Enterprise Risk Officer
US-SC-Greenville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUnited Community is seeking a highly skilled Senior Enterprise Risk Officer to support the strategy, enhancement, and execution of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. This role is responsible for leading the design and execution of the Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) program for assigned business units and serving as the enterprise expert consulted on risk assessment matters across the bank.
Banking
Responsibilities
Evaluate and monitor applicable risks across designated business areas and ensure RCSAs and other risk assessments—such as those for new products and services—appropriately reflect risks and controls
Collaborate with business units to recommend improvements and ensure alignment with UC’s strategic objectives and risk appetite
Support the Director of ERM and KRI dashboard owners in developing, maintaining, and reporting Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), including risk appetite measures, targets, tolerances, and limits
Manage the KRI Action Plan process and lead documentation efforts including root‑cause analysis and industry benchmarking
Monitor enterprise issues management systems, generate detailed reporting for stakeholders, and provide effective challenge
Enhance risk reporting processes supporting enterprise risk appetite and executive/board‑level risk reporting
Prepare high‑quality reports and presentations for the Enterprise Risk Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Board Risk Committee
Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Risk Management policies, procedures, and frameworks
Serve as a key liaison between ERM and the Data Governance Program, supporting governance design and reporting practices
Provide system administration support and design for Enterprise Risk and Control Governance system modules
Engage in special projects or other assignments as directed by the Director of Enterprise Risk Management
Promote United Community Bank’s culture and values
Complete all required compliance training including BSA/AML
Other duties as assigned (job responsibilities may change at any time)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
Previous risk and control self assessment experience required
10+ years of relevant risk management experience (Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, and/or Internal Audit)
Experience improving, standardizing, and automating risk and control processes and metrics
Strong understanding of banking risk management principles, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices
Direct experience developing and/or executing risk and control assessment programs
Demonstrated ability to provide credible challenge, escalate issues early, and simplify complex topics
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into concise verbal and written summaries
Strong critical thinking skills with working knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical techniques
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and BI tools
Highly motivated, deadline‑driven, and results‑oriented
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
Must be able to pass a background & credit check
Company
United Community
Since 1950, United Community has been driven to provide best-in-class service as we work to improve the financial well-being of the people and communities we serve.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
DeVan Ard
CEO
J Scott Preston
Division CEO United Community Bank
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