Managing Director, Enterprise Risk Management Strategy, Governance, and Transformation

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.

We honor God by using our talents to make a positive difference in the lives of our Team Members, Clients, Shareholders, Communities, and the People who provide services to us.

Who we are looking for:

The Head of Enterprise Risk Management Strategy, Governance, and Transformation is a senior leadership role within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO). This role is responsible for driving strategic execution, operational excellence, regulatory engagement, and program transformation efforts across the ERM team at Cornerstone Capital Bank.

This leader will play a critical role in advancing the maturity of the bank's ERM framework, enhancing risk governance, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations. The role operates as a central hub for coordination across ERM teams, enabling effective decision-making through high-quality reporting, insights, and program oversight.

What you'll do:

* Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the ERM team on ERM priorities and organizational effectiveness, ensuring alignment of ERM initiatives with the Bank's risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

* Lead preparation of ERM reporting and communications, management and Board-level materials, and key messaging for internal and external stakeholders

* Facilitate effective operating rhythms across the ERM organization, including leadership meetings, governance forums, and strategic planning

* Lead the design and implementation of ERM transformation initiatives, including modernization of risk tools and AI-enabled capabilities

* Drive optimization, automation, and standardization opportunities across risk assessment, aggregation, and reporting

* Evaluate and implement tools to enhance risk insights, scenario analysis, and decision-making

* Oversee various ERM initiatives, including large-scale, cross-functional programs impacting multiple risk stripes

* Establish governance, prioritization frameworks, and execution discipline across ERM initiatives

* Lead coordination of regulatory examinations and supervisory activities, including exam management, documentation requests, stakeholder coordination, and response quality assurance

* Facilitate development of comprehensive ERM reporting for the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board as well as management committees chaired by ERM

* Design and enhance risk dashboards that provide clear, actionable, and data-driven intelligence

* Coordinate committee governance, including agenda setting, material preparation, and minute-taking

* Develop and track meaningful key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics aligned to the Bank's risk appetite framework

* Translate complex risk data into concise, decision-oriented insights for various stakeholders

* Promote data governance and data quality standards within ERM reporting processes

* Identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost optimization, and streamlined processes. Implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency

What you need to be successful:

* Expert knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory expectations within the banking and financial services industry

* Expert knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory expectations, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements and expectations into solution-oriented, actionable steps

* Deep knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks within complex banking institutions

* Strong understanding of U.S. banking regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations

* Strong analytical skills and the ability to "story tell" with data to explain complex scenarios and fact situations

* Ability to distill complex regulatory and risk topics into clear, concise messaging

* Strategic mindset with ability to translate vision into executable plans

* Exceptional organizational and program management skills, with experience leading transformation initiatives

* Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and organizational skills

* Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach while maintaining enterprise-wide perspective

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across stakeholder groups

* Change leader with a continuous improvement and innovation mindset

* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

* Master's or equivalent experience Preferred

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field required; masters degree preferred

*CRCM, CERP, or other risk management certification preferred

* This position requires 12-15+ years of experience in risk management leadership role with a demonstrable track record of building and leading successful risk management teams within the banking and financial services industry

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.