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Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Western Union


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Now Hiring: Director / Senior Manager Enterprise Risk Management


Were 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

  • Bachelors degree in risk management Finance Accounting Business Administration Economics or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA Masters 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 .

We are passionate about honoring our employees 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:

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.


Required Experience:

Director