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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Assistant Director Enterprise Risk in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Summary: The Assistant Director of Enterprise Risk Governance will develop and implement frameworks, processes, tools, and training to support the development, maintenance, governance, awareness and alignment of the ERM framework. They will collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management & Resiliency (ERMR) leaders to ensure completeness and cohesion of the framework, and act as a liaison with stakeholders and managing strategic partnerships. This role involves leading project/program management efforts to identify gaps, best practices, and proactive solutions to business challenges. The Assistant Director will anticipate, identify, and resolve complex business problems affecting multiple functions that impact the entire organization. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develops and delivers frameworks, policies, processes, tools and training to support the development, maintenance, governance, awareness and alignment of the ERM framework, and to drive alignment with functional and broader strategic goals and priorities, including the enterprise risk operating model, enterprise risk policy, risk taxonomy, risk appetite, tolerances, and metrics. Works across the enterprise to build alignment with strategic partners and leads efforts to build aligned programs and execution models and to ensure coordinated delivery of the ERM framework and governance. Leads efforts to gather and synthesize input/feedback from risk partners, prioritize this input/feedback and communicate it effectively stakeholders. Responsible for the identification and management of interdependencies with cross-departmental risk partners and coordination with other initiative owners. Supports ERMR as the liaison to stakeholder groups across the business areas and represents department on key projects. Analyzes and communicates impactful risk and governance data to influence action throughout the stakeholder group. Facilitates ERMR department operations, including annual planning, ongoing prioritization, budget, and other efforts as required. Assists in program management of the Enterprise Risk transformation and provides guidance to associated project teams. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years\' progressive experience in risk management, audit, or compliance. Experience with enterprise risk management concepts such as risk taxonomy, risk appetite, and risk scoring strongly preferred. Knowledge of NM\'s existing organization, governance structure, culture preferred. Required competencies include: Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand the Company\'s strategic direction and the connection between strategy and risk management. Innovation / Transformation: Must be able to... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/383842657AEF4F27 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.