Director Enterprise Risk Management Jobs in Tulsa, OK

Vast Bank is looking to hire an Risk Analyst!
About Vast Bank
Since February of 1982, we've been a financial institution that has served customers in Northeast Oklahoma and beyond. Our deep roots in the community and commitment to personal service have enabled us to grow alongside our customers, creating conveniences and solutions to fit unique problems and lifestyles. For over 40 years, we've built a legacy on personal service, flexibility, strength, and integrity. Now, with bold leadership and a renewed commitment to customer-centricity, we're aiming higher for the next 40 years. New ideas, strong partnerships, and modern technology will accompany a winning culture to deliver more control and a surprisingly easy banking experience.
We're a company that believes in taking care of the people who make working here possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a leading employee benefit package:

• Comprehensive benefits package & 401(k) match
• Professional development-opportunities for advancement!
• Tuition assistance
• Transit reimbursement
• Paid time off
• & more!

Summary Of Role
The Risk Analyst supports the Enterprise Risk Management Department and is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks that could impact the Bank's strategy, operations, and financial performance. This role supports the development and maintenance of the enterprise risk management framework by partnering with business units to evaluate risk exposure, track key risk indicators, and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. The Risk Analyst also plays a key role in issues management, including tracking, analyzing, and supporting the remediation of identified control gaps and risk events to ensure timely resolution and sustainable outcomes as well as supports the risk evaluation of new and existing products, services, and initiatives, assessing potential impacts, identifying inherent risks, and ensuring appropriate controls are established prior to implementation. This role will also provide coordination support to ensure efficient execution of internal and external audits, serving as the central point for audit facilitation, documentation, and issue tracking.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Identification

• Identify and evaluate potential risks across business units, including operational, financial, compliance, strategic, and reputation risks
• Conduct risk assessments and document risk statements, likelihood, and impact
• Facilitate risk workshops and engage stakeholders to capture emerging risks

Risk Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate issues where thresholds are exceeded
• Maintain risk registers and ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Support the preparation of risk reports, dashboards, and executive summaries

Controls & Mitigation

• Partner with business owners to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls
• Track mitigation plans and ensure timely completion
• Recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce risk exposure

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze risk data and trends to identify patterns and potential areas of concern
• Assist in developing reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Excel, or Power Apps)
• Provide actionable insights to support decision-making

Governance & Compliance

• Support adherence to enterprise risk management frameworks and policies
• Serve as primary liaison between external auditors and business teams to support audit execution, manage documentation requests, and ensure clear, timely communication
• Assist in regulatory and compliance activities as needed
• Ensure proper documentation of risk processes and methodologies

Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Compliance, IT, and key Operations teams
• Provide guidance to business stakeholders on risk management practices
• Support risk awareness and training initiatives

Audit Facilitation

• Coordinate audit activities, including scheduling, request list management, and stakeholder alignment
• Serve as facilitator between auditors and internal teams, ensuring timely, accurate information exchange
• Track audit requests, deliverables, and timelines; proactively identify and escalate delays or risks
• Maintain organized audit documentation, including evidence, workpapers, and quality assurance support
• Monitor audit findings and remediation progress, supporting timely closure and reporting

Knowledge & Skills
Experience
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a Compliance or Risk Management role in financial services
Education/Certifications/Licenses
Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, risk management or related field
Interpersonal Skills
A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required to be an effective subject matter expert in the position. In-depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day-to-day experience. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.
Role Important Behavioral Skills

• Strong communication skills to develop good working relationships and to promote cooperation and compromise among various departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk and interpret complex data.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels by proactively participating in and contributing to a positive work environment, controlling emotions and temperament, and exhibiting courteous, respectful, and professional behavior.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments, processes, and technologies. Technological ability and willingness to work remotely from home as required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure or adverse circumstances, using effective strategies for managing personal stress.
• Ability to maintain personal and work direction when faced with ambiguity.

ADA Requirements
Physical Requirements
Is able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on a computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.
Working Conditions
Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.
Mental and/or Emotional Requirements
Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.
EEO Statement It is the policy of Vast Bank to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, to the extent required by applicable local, state and federal law.