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Chief Risk Officer in Austin, TX

Chief Risk Officer Job Description

Chief risk officers (CROs) lead enterprise-wide risk management strategies to protect organizations from financial, operational and reputational threats. These executives oversee risk assessment, mitigation and compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards.

Typical chief risk officer duties:

Developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworksIdentifying, assessing and monitoring key risks across business unitsLeading internal teams in risk analysis, reporting and mitigation planningAdvising executive leadership and the board on risk exposure and strategyEnsuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policiesOverseeing business continuity and crisis management planningCollaborating with legal, finance, audit and operations teams to manage riskEstablishing risk metrics, dashboards and reporting systemsStaying current on emerging risks, regulatory changes and industry trends

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Salary for Chief Risk Officer in Austin, TX
194590 - 280430
Low
194590
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
238670
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
280430
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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