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Chief Risk Officer Financial Services in Palm Springs, CA

Chief Risk Officer Job Description

This executive position is typically filled by a finance professional with at least a decade of experience and an MBA. Strong knowledge of risk identification and mitigation strategies, as well as the risks involved in IT systems and networks, is required. Demonstrated communication skills are also required, along with experience working with the executive team and reporting to the board of directors.

Typical chief risk officer duties:

Developing risk maps and strategic action plans to mitigate primary threatsMonitoring the progress of risk mitigation effortsPreparing and presenting risk analysis and progress reports to executives and the board of directorsWorking with the executive team to determine the company’s risk appetite and integrate risk management priorities into the institution’s strategic planningDeveloping and implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risk related to data and information systemsOverseeing the risk management and mitigation budgetCommunicating the company’s risk profile and assessments to the board of directors

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Salary for Chief Risk Officer Financial Services in Palm Springs, CA
195098 - 281678
25th percentile
195098
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
239265
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
281678
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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