Position Title: Senior Enterprise Risk Management Specialist Dept., BU / Section: Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-site) * Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval Summary: The Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist will direct, coordinate, evaluate and execute MEAG Power’s ERM Program efficiently and effectively. The ERM Program has an independent oversight role over the organization’s risk management activities to ensure all existing or emerging risks are identified, assessed, and managed through existing or new organizational policies, procedures, and processes to maintain risk exposures within established risk tolerance levels. This position facilitates the Executive ERM Committee meetings and oversees the coordination and facilitation of other cross-functional ERM activities. The incumbent will prepare reports and communications to inform senior management and the Board on risk management activities. This position is responsible for analyzing and monitoring enterprise-wide risk management activities in order to make recommendations to senior management regarding the achievements of strategic and corporate goals, and objectives. Key Responsibilities: Having a strong knowledge and a hands-on application of ERM principles and methodology, you will be responsible for leading the ERM Program and initiatives across the organization. You will provide risk management expertise and best practice guidance as you maintain the organization’s risk management framework, and partner with departments to identify, manage and report on enterprise-wide risks and mitigation strategies. You will work to enhance the risk management strategies by leading the day-to-date activities, and improve the risk-awareness culture in the organization. + This role reports to the Manager, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management, and will have latitude to influence and exercise independent judgment while developing, implementing, and enhancing the risk management program. + Deploying a suitable framework (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000 etc.) to enhance and manage the organization’s ERM Program and risk management activities. + Leading the development and enhancement of the ERM framework. Ensuring that the framework aligns with leading methodologies and practices, including strategic and operational risks, measuring risk appetites, risk policy and procedures, risk taxonomies and reporting. + Assisting with ERM strategy setting and fostering a risk-aware culture, including sharing best practice across the organization in order to integrate best practice risk management principles to improve business operations. + Leading the semi-annual enterprise risk assessments, and working with key stakeholders to conduct workshops, compile outputs and prepare materials. + Working across departments to ensure all existing and emerging risks are identified, assessed, and managed through policies, procedures, and processes. + Reviewing the risk management activities to ensure appropriate risk policies and procedures are established and followed, in order to manage risk exposures. + Evaluating the overall risk appetite and tolerance levels to ensure risk exposures are aligned with established tolerance levels and actively monitor mitigation for implementation and compliance. + Developing risk reports and communications to employees, senior management, the Board, other stakeholders, and facilitates the Executive ERM Committee meetings. + Making recommendations to senior management regarding the achievement of corporate and strategic objectives and measures impacting the Strategic Plan. + Staying abreast of latest /emerging developments in risks and regulations affecting the organization and the industry in order to respond to risk issues. + Developing and maintaining risk analytics and mechanisms to support existing or new projects and project management. + Having good knowledge of the business operations, policies, and procedures, and participate in or lead special projects from time to time. + Support the Manager, Internal Audit and ERM to systematically develop the Annual Internal Audit Plan that is aligned with key organizational risks. Additionally, provide support in executing the Annual Internal Audit Plan, as needed. Required Skills and Experience: Skills: + Knowledge and application of Governance, Risk and Controls (GRC) methodologies; COSO ERM Principles; Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Standards and Framework; high degree of maturity and integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential information; technical ability to analyze large volumes of data (such as Access and Excel); technical understanding and knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and methodologies, internal auditing and risk advisory; team player with strong problem solving, verbal and written communications skills; strong organizational, time management and project management skills. + Strong leadership, influential, verbal and written communications, analytical, project management, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and time management skills. + High degree of quantitative and qualitative analytics with attention to details. + Comfortable with financial and legal concepts/covenants. + Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access etc.). + Ability to work under time constraints, while leading multiple projects simultaneously. + Ability to think strategically and be solutions-focused when formulating solutions for complex problems and applying sound judgement towards ideal outcomes. + Ability to lead through influence, partnerships and building trustworthy relationships. Experience: + 5 plus years experience in a risk management, compliance, internal audit, project management, accounting, finance, corporate governance, or similar roles. + Knowledge and application of risk management methodologies, internal audit, internal control processes, accounting, finance, business strategy, process re-engineering, change management processes, project management or commodity markets. + Knowledge of energy (e.g., electricity, gas, oil etc.), consulting or other related industries. + Developing, implementing, and maintaining risk management framework (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and programs. + Identifying and assessing current and emerging enterprise-wide risks and uniformly assigns ratings in accordance with established policy and standards. + Highly-collaborative in a team-oriented environment, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels in the organization. + Must be able deal with ambiguity, identify value factors when reaching conclusions. + Must demonstrate a culture of ERM leadership and behaviors to improve and achieve our risk management mandate. + Be an advocate, subject matter expert, and a resource regarding ERM-specific policies and procedures, and drive awareness and understanding of enterprise-wide risks activities. + Strategic awareness with a broad organizational view when providing tactical risk management advice to departments. + Subject matter expert in risk management process, including the assessment, design, and mapping of risks. + Monitor corrective actions to address risk issues, and escalate any significant unresolved remediating actions to the Executive ERM Committee, if required. Qualifications: Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a discipline, such as: Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or an MBA Preferred, Professional Certifications, any of: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certification in Control Risk Assessment (CCSA) or other relevant certifications and licenses. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including; + Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives + Health and Dependent Care FSAs + Vacation and Sick days + 10 paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July) + Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service) + Long Term Disability + Basic Life and AD&D Insurance + Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance + 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match & non-match contributions + 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan + Vacation Purchase Program MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.