Risk Project Manager | Sparta presso ChoiceOne Bank

Description

Risk Project Manager

Exempt– Grade Level 8

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Corporate Values & Mission

“Provide superior service, quality advice and show our utmost respect to everyone we meet.”

General Summary

The Risk Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing risk-related projects across the organization as assigned by the Chief Risk Officer. This role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, internal risk frameworks, and strategic objectives. The incumbent will manage cross-functional initiatives including enterprise risk assessments, regulatory compliance projects, vendor risk oversight, and business continuity planning. This position requires strong project management skills, risk acumen, and the ability to collaborate across departments. The incumbent will be technically proficient and willing to learn new systems and processes independently. The role requires keeping abreast of technology trends in banking and risk management. The incumbent will utilize a variety of software systems, including JHA Xperience, Synergy, Tandem, and Microsoft Office.

Reports To: SVP Chief Risk Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage risk-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide risk assessments and ensure documentation and reporting are completed accurately.
• Support the development and maintenance of the organization’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Oversee vendor risk management activities, including due diligence, contract reviews, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate business continuity planning process for all departments.
• Oversee development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, working closely with the Information Technology Department. 
• Participate and lead in process improvement projects across multiple departments. 
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and the Board, including project updates and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure projects incorporate necessary compliance updates.
• Facilitate training and awareness programs related to risk management and business continuity.
• Maintain documentation and records for audits and regulatory examinations.
• Assist in audit management.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Be familiar with and comply with the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act as they relate to the functions of this position. Complete all required reports related to those acts and reports any observed violations or potential violations of those acts to a supervisor or other appropriate bank officer.
• Be familiar with and comply with all federal and state banking regulations as applicable.

Competencies 

Written and Oral Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, informatively, and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data accurately; able to read and interpret written information

Analytical – Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Cost Consciousness – contributes to profits and revenue, conserves organizational resources.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Safety and Security – holds others accountable to safety and security procedures

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Initiative – Undertakes self-development activities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an Individual in this position must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily and exhibit the values of the Company. In addition, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Experience and/or Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of previous audit experience, preferably in the banking industry

Licenses & Designations

• Willingness to participate in industry peer groups and continuing education

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to work in an office environment which may include many hours of computer and telephone usage. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.