Risk Management Officer at Lake Ridge Bank – Waunakee, Wisconsin

Join Lake Ridge Bank as a Risk Management Officer and play a key role in strengthening our enterprise-wide risk governance framework. In this highly visible position, you will partner closely with executive leadership to drive risk aggregation, audit and examination coordination, policy governance, and structured risk reporting that keeps the organization aligned and accountable. If you are a detail-oriented risk professional who thrives on bringing clarity, discipline, and efficiency to complex regulatory and governance processes, we invite you to help shape and support our strategic risk direction.

The home office is flexible based out one of our Lake Ridge Bank communities. Officer titling is based on experience (Officer, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, etc).

Risk Governance & Aggregation

• Maintain enterprise risk register and coordinate periodic risk assessments
• Aggregate risk information across business lines for executive and Board reporting
• Assist in monitoring key risk indicators and trend reporting
• Support development of risk dashboards and summary analytics

Audit & Examination Coordination

• Coordinate internal audit, external audit, and regulatory exam requests
• Maintain centralized tracking of findings and corrective action plans
• Monitor remediation timelines and escalate delays appropriately
• Validate documentation supporting closure of findings

Policy Governance

• Maintain centralized policy inventory and review cycle tracking
• Monitor policies requiring management or Board approval
• Ensure documentation of approvals and version control discipline

Risk Reporting Support

• Assist CRO in preparation of Board and committee risk reporting
• Support integration of credit, operational, compliance, and security risk summaries into enterprise view
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives from a risk perspective
• Governance Documentation
• Maintain risk documentation repositories
• Support insurance tracking and other governance-related oversight processes

Upholds OFFICER Leadership Expectations

• Supports and actively participates in the bank’s leadership philosophy.
• Actively coaches and mentors other associates.
• Continually develops knowledge, skills and abilities through internal and external training programs.
• Actively participates in Bank and Department meetings.
• Provide ongoing guidance to other departments.
• Participates in community involvement/bank activities as appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Complete all annual bank security and compliance training.
• Adhere to Bank Security guidelines as required for this position.
• Always maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Stay current on all compliance regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.

• 3-7 years related work experience in banking risk management, audit, compliance, governance or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics preferred.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Excel for data visualization and analytics.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word and Excel and advanced computer/keyboarding/typing skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to make sound business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability in exercising independent judgment.
• Flexibility with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
• Strong organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and remain calm while working in a fast paced/deadline driven environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential client information.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive manner.

Lake Ridge Bank values a diverse workforce and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with Lake Ridge Bank's commitment to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities, Lake Ridge Bank provides reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform a job. Some examples of reasonable accommodation include alternate methods to apply, providing documents in an alternate format, altering work procedures, specialized equipment or use of an interpreter. If an individual needs reasonable accommodations to apply or perform a job here at Lake Ridge Bank, please contact Human Resources at (608) 849-2700 or email us.