Chief Risk Officer - Fargo

At Bank Forward, our greatest asset is our employees. Working for a widely respected company with a rich tradition, in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, positivity, with a culture grounded in teamwork focused on the future is what can be expected at Bank Forward…It’s Simply the Forward Way!

Benefits: Health (Traditional and High-Deductible plan options), Dental, Vision, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, HSA, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership, Company paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, Voluntary paid benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Extended Medical Absence Leave.

Work Hours: Full-time; Monday through Friday, 8-5pm.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications:

Execute a forward-looking enterprise risk management program across the company.
Identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor potential risks across the company, including credit, market, operational, compliance, strategic, financial, information systems, and reputation.
Lead the Risk Team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.
Manage and support various enterprise risk programs, including Information Security, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, Compliance, Loan Review, and Model Risk Management.
Prepares and presents written reports to management and/or Boards/Audit Committee as needed.
Report risk exposures to management and provide recommended comprehensive solutions.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or the equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Position requires a minimum of seven years’ experience in banking, with strong proficiency of financial compliance laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding banking services.

Risk or Compliance Certification is preferred but not required. Participation in a continuing education program is required to maintain competency in this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Resumes can be sent to: humanresources@bankforward.com