Senior Director, ERM Transformation & Projects

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This role will lead and drive enterprise-wide risk transformation initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, operational execution, and stakeholder engagement. This role is critical in enabling the successful delivery of ERM programs, embedding risk culture, and enhancing organizational resilience through structured project management and change leadership.

Description:

• ERM Transformation Leadership: Oversee the design, rollout, and integration of ERM frameworks, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
• Program & Project Management: Lead cross-functional risk-related projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leaders, business units, and
• functional teams to drive adoption of risk initiatives and foster a proactive risk culture.
• Change Enablement: Develop and execute change management strategies to support ERM transformation, including communication plans, training, and feedback loops.
• Performance & Impact Tracking: Define KPIs and success metrics for ERM programs and projects; monitor progress and report outcomes to leadership.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Identify opportunities to enhance risk processes through technology, automation, and industry benchmarking. Governance &
• Reporting: Support governance forums with structured updates, risk dashboards, and strategic insights.

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s or professional certifications (e.g. PMP, CRMP) preferred
• At least 15 years of experience in enterprise risk, transformation, or strategic project leadership
• Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong understanding of ERM frameworks and risk governance models
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with and influence senior executives.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English is essential. Fluency (spoken) in Cantonese is desirable.

 

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