loanDepot · 15 hours ago
VP, Enterprise Risk Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years exploanDepot is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. The VP of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for leading and enhancing the ERM framework, providing executive leadership for risk programs, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesMortgageReal Estate
Responsibilities
Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Enterprise Risk Management program, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and Board-approved risk appetite
Establishes and maintains ERM governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, committees, and escalation protocols, to promote consistent and effective risk management practices across the enterprise
Leads the design, execution, and oversight of the ERM Committee and supports Board and Audit Committee risk oversight through clear, actionable reporting, dashboards, and key risk indicators (KRIs)
Oversees enterprise-wide risk assessment, internal control, and process mapping activities, ensuring risks are identified, measured, monitored, and reported in a consistent and integrated manner
Directs the implementation and maturity of the Line of Defense model, clarifying roles and accountability across first, second, and third lines, and driving enterprise-wide education and adoption
Leads enterprise issue management and remediation programs, including root cause analysis, corrective action plans, customer remediation, and executive-level reporting on risk issues and trends
Oversees the design and execution of key risk programs, including Business Continuity Management, Records Management, Privacy, and employee ethics and hotline programs
Drives enhancement of risk-based monitoring and testing programs, leveraging data, analytics, and GRC tools to strengthen risk insight and early identification of emerging risks
Partners with business leaders and control functions to provide credible challenge, risk advisory support, and guidance on complex risk matters, new initiatives, and strategic decisions
Supports and enhances third-party and counterparty risk management programs, ensuring appropriate oversight of vendor, partner, and counterparty exposures
Engages directly with regulators and external stakeholders, representing the organization on enterprise risk matters and supporting examinations, audits, and regulatory inquiries. Builds, leads, and develops high-performing teams, fostering a strong risk culture, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
Provides executive-level risk reporting and insights to senior management and the Board, highlighting key risk trends, emerging risks, and areas requiring strategic attention
Performs other duties and projects assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field; Master's degree strongly preferred
Minimum twelve (12) + years of progressive experience within the financial services industry, with increasing responsibility in risk management or related leadership roles
Eight (8) + years' experience in risk-related roles within the financial services industry
Five (5) + years' experience with ERM programs and the key elements, systems, and activities
Five (5) + years' experience with Line of Defense model implementation and improvements
Five (5) + years' experience working directly with regulators and industry activity
Five (5) + years' experience directly or indirectly managing a team
Preferred
Experience in various risk disciplines is preferred
Experience in mortgage industry is preferred
Professional risk, compliance, or governance certifications (e.g., CRMP, CRCM, FRM, CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
Company
loanDepot
loanDepot is an independent retail mortgage lender that provides residential loans, refinance loans, and personal loan products nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$831.95MKey Investors
Parthenon Capital Partners
2025-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2025-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
David Smith
VP of National VA Lending
Jeffrey Wilkish
Regional Vice President
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