Reinvestment Fund is a catalyst for change in low-income communities. We integrate data, policy and strategic investments to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods across the country. We finance schools, affordable housing, grocery stores and health centers in underserved communities helping families lead healthier, more productive lives.
Reinvestment Fund brings together individual investors, banks, government, insurance companies, private foundations and faith-based and community organizations to invest in projects that transform communities. As a federally-certified community development financial institution (“CDFI”), we manage $1.2 billion in capital that originates from over 880 investors. We have deployed over $2.2 billion into community revitalizing and job-creating projects and enterprises over our 34-year history. The company maintains a AA- issuer rating from S&P, as well as the highest ratings from an industry independent rating agency (AAA, four star with a Policy Plus from AERIS).
About The Department
The Risk & Compliance department is responsible for developing and monitoring an effective risk and control framework across the organization. R&C partners with business partners to effectively manage various risks in an environment of proactive and strategic problem solving. The team also works to identify and remediate control issues, partnering with functions, other control disciplines and operational groups to assist in timely detection and escalation of control issues.
Opportunity
Reinvestment Fund is seeking an Enterprise Risk Program Manager to lead the implementation of an enterprise risk management program, as well as initiatives associated with a sustainable risk framework. The Enterprise Risk Program Manager must demonstrate and apply business acumen to promote a culture of smart risk-taking and facilitate the timely and proactive identification, escalation and handling of risks, while working closely with, and under the guidance of, the Chief Compliance & Risk Officer.
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and implementation of a sustainable and adaptable risk framework, including but not limited to risk governance, policies and procedures, risk metrics, monitoring and escalation
Adapt well to and initiate change as related to enterprise-wide risk management, ensuring that ERM is consistent with the organization’s strategy, objectives and in support of its mission
Advise staff and senior management on key decisions based on understanding of business, impact on resources, compliance requirements and other risk factors
Ensure that the consideration of risk and opportunities is part of the daily decision-making throughout the organization
Source and provide the necessary tools to the departments to promote intelligence risk-taking behavior while minimizing bureaucracy
Manage projects with departments to build programs and processes that address significant operational and compliance risks across the organization
Articulate objectives, observations and recommended actions for remediation of noted gaps; build consensus and hold stakeholders responsible for action plans
Support the ongoing identification, assessment, monitoring, and aggregation key risks and risk responses
Develop the appropriate risk reports and information files for executives and board members
Coordinate with Internal Auditors regarding significant risks and sharing of risk information.
Education, Experience and Skills
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. To perform this job successfully, the individual must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related discipline
8+ years of project and/or program management experience; especially in designing, implementing and managing new business processes, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in either enterprise risk management, internal audit, and/or management of operational or compliance risks, including vendor management, ethics, and records management
Knowledge of AML/BSA/OFAC and SEC regulation also a plus
Demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage new processes with various stakeholders, requirements and interdependencies
Experience in applying legal and regulatory requirements to current business practices to identify potential gaps
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at various levels
Proven analytical thinker with ability to identify, analyze and solve problems in a thoughtful manner
Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and can drive change through innovation
Key Competencies
Dealing with ambiguity
Analytical and critical thinking
Strategic agility
Organizational and time management skills
Big picture thinker combined with detail-oriented action taker
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
Builds and nurtures work relationships
Demonstrates use of emotional intelligence in daily conversations
Expectations for all employees
Supports Reinvestment Fund’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following competencies: Commitment to Reinvestment Fund, ethical behavior/integrity, and respect for coworkers, Reinvestment Fund boards and committees, investors and borrowers, and clients.
Reinvestment Fund uses E-Verify to validate all new hires’ ability to legally work in the United States. Reinvestment Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reinvestment Fund does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job related disabilities, or status as a veteran.
Reinvestment Fund, Inc. has an affiliate, RF Impact Advisers, Inc. (“RFIA”) that is a state-registered investment adviser. In order to advance compliance with and prevent violations of federal and state securities laws and to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, RFIA has adopted a Code of Ethics to govern certain conduct of its staff, including certain staff of Reinvestment Fund because Reinvestment Fund is an advisory affiliate of RFIA. As part of this Code of Ethics, there are specific personal reporting and other requirements and disclosures of personal financial and/or securities transactions information. For certain individuals this reporting will extend to your household members. You may be subject to a background check.
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Compensation and Benefits
Reinvestment Fund offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, including participation in the Company’s performance plan as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and transportation), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and EAP program. As part of its professional development program, the company pays for CPE credits and time off to attend classes as required by its professional staff.
About Reinvestment Fund, Inc.
Reinvestment Fund is a catalyst for change in low-income communities. We integrate data, policy and strategic investments to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods across the country. We finance schools, affordable housing, grocery stores and health centers in underserved communities helping families lead healthier, more productive lives.
Reinvestment Fund brings together individual investors, banks, government, insurance companies, private foundations and faith-based and community organizations to invest in projects that transform communities. As a federally-certified community development financial institution (“CDFI”), we manage $1.2 billion in capital that originates from over 880 investors. We have deployed over $2.2 billion into community revitalizing and job-creating projects and enterprises over our 34-year history. The company maintains a AA- issuer rating from S&P, as well as the highest ratings from an industry independent rating agency (AAA, four star with a Policy Plus from AERIS).
