Oklahoma City-based Robert Half is assisting a client in recruiting a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead the development and enhancement of the organization’s enterprise-wide risk management framework. The position, listed as permanent and onsite, offers a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
The CRO will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, assessing and monitoring risks across all operational areas, and driving strategic initiatives to strengthen internal controls and overall risk governance, according to a job description released by Robert Half. The role requires a strong background in risk analysis, governance, operational risk management, and compliance.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of a Risk Appetite Framework, coordinating governance processes and regulatory reporting, and creating risk dashboards for executive and board-level decision-making. The CRO will also analyze emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
The position also entails leading cross-functional initiatives to improve risk capabilities and controls, evaluating financial and operational processes for vulnerabilities, and managing internal training programs to foster a culture of risk awareness. The CRO will build and lead a risk management team across multiple locations, investigate operational incidents, and manage credit approval and monitoring programs.
Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of experience in risk management or a related field, with strong expertise in finance, operational risk, and risk analysis methodologies. Proficiency in developing and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and risk dashboards is also required. Extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and risk modeling techniques is essential.
According to Fraxtional.co, in 2024, U.S. Regulators imposed over $8.2 billion in penalties due to financial law violations and compliance gaps, highlighting the importance of a robust risk management function. The American Institute of Purchasing and Logistics Management (AIPLM) offers a Certified Chief Compliance & Risk Officer (CCRO) certification, a globally recognized credential demonstrating expertise in compliance governance and enterprise risk management.
Robert Half states it connects job seekers with opportunities at great companies, offering contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across various sectors. The firm provides access to online training and benefits packages for contract and temporary professionals, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.
