Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Compliance (Project Management)

The annual salary range for this position is at $120,000 - $160,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.
1. Job Summary:
The Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Compliance is responsible for the development, implementation and on-going expertise of the Risk Management program for the YMCA of the North. This position directly leads a comprehensive evaluation of risk identification and prioritization against the organization's core business model and strategy to aid in decision-making and resource allocation. The incumbent is responsible for working across the Association to identify, mitigate and manage emerging strategic, technology, financial and operational risk related to member and team member safety, information security, organizational reputation and optimization and retention of assets. This position is responsible for the Worker's Comp, General Liability, Auto and Property insurance as well as the on-going emergency and crisis management of all incidents.
As a risk consultant, this position is responsible for contract review and signature authorization for contract of most sizes and expenditure. In addition, this position manages all member ADA requests and develops position statements for all EEOC and discrimination cases working closely with outside legal counsel and the People and Culture department.
2. Essential Functions:

Responsible for managing all aspects of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for the organization from critical evaluation and identification, mitigation and program development to address emerging, strategic and operational risks.
Regularly identify and assess all emerging and strategic risk using models recognized by ERM best practices.
Collaborate with all association leadership and those designated as safety leaders. Ensure safety, security and risk practices and policies are in alignment with generally accepted ERM practices for operation risk mitigation.
Develop and monitor process for program, safety and physical audits, verifying controls that exist to mitigate identified risks.
Provide ongoing evaluation and prioritization of enterprise risks and action items to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Report all findings to leadership across the organization.
Evaluate and establish crisis management policies and practices in collaboration with all areas of the association to address emergencies involving accidents, recovery from property loss, data breach/loss and property loss.
Lead large and/or significant emergency and crisis situations across the Association while bringing in resources to aid in resolution and communication as needed.
Evaluate and manage insurance brokers and companies that provide insurance and safety services. Responsible for annual renewals, limit recommendations and aiding in premium negotiations.
Mitigate risk through contract review and establishing standard contractual language. Has signature authorization and review for insurance language for contracts.
Investigates all EEOC and discrimination cases and composes position, statements partnering with General Counsel and People and Culture.
Manage direct report team members; assigns and tracks tasks as needed.
Responsible for the oversight of compliance and audit activities and creation of a compliance program.
Act as liaison to outside legal resources as necessary for all risk related and discrimination advice.
Review and provide oversight of member and participant accommodations requests. Complete all special projects or assignments that are related but not limited to already identified risk activities.

3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Finance who reports to the President/CEO. The incumbent interacts with team members through direct contact and/or contact with all levels of leadership across all programs to provide safety and risk consultation. The position involves interaction with senior leadership, branch executives, supervisors, the Audit Committee and full and part-time team members regarding safety and risk issues. Public communication is also required. May attend various meetings to discuss risk with managers, directors and team members. Directly supervises the Director of Safety and Risk.
4. Qualifications:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in enterprise risk management, safety and risk management or audit
Minimum of four years of supervision
Effective skills in the following areas: human relations, enterprise risk, diversity and inclusion, training, business management, project management, loss prevention, planning, and organizing.
Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Demonstrated process, systematic and detail orientation
Ability to maintain integrity of actions, processes and confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to work independently and part of a team and within a diverse group
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge in a Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

Prior experience working in a matrix business environment
Prior experience working in a non-profit organization
Technology expertise is a plus
Understanding of basic finance principles.
Contract management
Insurance knowledge of General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property and Auto
Understanding of ADA laws and regulations
Understanding of OSHA laws and regulations
Bi/multilingual

5. Work Conditions:

Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally state and nationwide

6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Executive Vice President of Finance and the President/CEO, or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.