Freelance Operational Risk Manager Jobs in Colorado

Who we are:

Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Houston, is aTexas-basedfinancial services company dedicated to helping families, businesses, and communities thrive. Throughitsprimary subsidiary, Cornerstone Capital Bank, the organizationoperatesa community and business banking franchise alongside a premier national home lending, servicing, and home insuranceplatform-basedfinancial services company dedicated to helping families, businesses, and communities thrive.

Guided by a core Mission, Vision and Convictions statement,Cornerstoneoperates17full-servicebanking locations across major Texas markets andmore than 150mortgage offices nationwide.The companyhas servednearly700,000customersthrough its family of brands, including Cornerstone Home Lending, Roscoe Bank, Peoples Bank, Cornerstone Servicing, and Cornerstone Insurance. Supported by 1,600 team members,Cornerstoneis consistently recognized as a Fortune-certified Great Place to Work and a Top Workplace.

Formed through the combination of Cornerstone Home Lending and The Roscoe State Bank, Cornerstone brings more than a century of experience and is thehighest-capitalizednew bank in Texas history.

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a highly skilled Operational Risk professional to join Cornerstone Capital Bank, reporting directly to the Managing Director of Operational Risk. This role is responsible for executing and overseeing key Operational Risk programs across the organization, including Issue Management, New Products and Initiatives, and Model Risk, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to sound risk management practices.

Operating under the direction of the Managing Director, this position partners closely with business units and control functions to implement risk strategies, policies, and procedures, provide daytoday leadership of operational risk activities, and coordinate with other risk management disciplines to support a consistent, enterprisewide risk management framework.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and implementation of the operational risk management framework, including policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify and assess operational risks across the organization, using a range of risk assessment techniques and tools.
• Collaborate with business units and departments to develop and implement risk management processes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of operational risk controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of operational risk professionals, including setting performance objectives, providing coaching and mentorship, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with other risk management functions, such as credit, market, and liquidity risk, to ensure a holistic approach to risk management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in operational risk management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the bank's overall risk appetite and risk management strategy.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations on operational risk management to senior management and the board of directors.

What you'll need to be successful:

Success in this job relies on your time management skills, organization, and positive attitude. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as finance, business, or risk management. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operational risk management, preferably in the banking industry.
• Proven experience leading the development and implementation of operational risk management frameworks and policies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in operational risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in risk assessment techniques and tools, such as risk mapping and scenario analysis.
• Experience leading and managing a team of professionals.
• Relevant risk management certifications preferred.

What we offer:

Because we recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, , Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, FSA, HSA, 401K, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and Paid Parental Leave benefits, as well as the opportunity for a performance based bonus based on position and department.

What to do next:

If Cornerstone sounds like the place for you (and if you have the qualifications, drive, and passion to match), we invite you to become a member of our winning team! And remember, once you're part of our Cornerstone family, we'll continue to invest in you as a valuable asset in our company. As many of our team members can tell you, there's something special about working at Cornerstone.