**Company Overview** Credit First National Association is a private label credit card bank and the consumer credit division of Bridgestone Americas. The Bridgestone Americas family of enterprises, including CFNA, is comprised of more than 50 production facilities and 55K employees throughout the Americas. We provide the consumer credit solution for the Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works brands, in addition to customized retail credit services for more than 8,000 other tire and automotive retailers nationwide. At our office in Cleveland, OH, more than 300 professionals gather each day to run a successful private label credit card program. We invest in our community and strongly believe that meaningful commitment to a wide variety of philanthropic organizations builds a better world and a brand that makes us proud. **Job Category** Finance **Position Summary** We are seeking a Risk Officer to join our amazing CFNA team. The Risk Officer oversees the development, implementation, day-to-day execution and maintenance of the Bank’s Risk Management Program. The Risk Officer will help support and lead CFNA’s second-line risk function by overseeing/completing risk assessments, performing second-line monitoring and testing, supporting first-line management in risk-related areas, and participating in special projects supporting the risk management function. Guides the business related to the management of risk governing credit card lending and operations. This individual will help manage operational and other risks by resolving issues and monitoring the Bank’s adherence with the Bank’s risk programs and standards. Also supports strategic initiatives and business process changes by identifying potential risk concerns and working with management to address those concerns. The Risk Officer will also manage the efforts of others tasked with the responsibility of executing the Risk Management Program. We are relentlessly focused on empowering you with unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact and help shape your career. Our ideal candidate should be located in Brook Park, OH **Responsibilities** In this role, your primary responsibilities will include: + Develop, maintain, and oversee the inventory of department policies, standards, and procedures. + Manage the development of agendas and material related to risk management activities for the senior leadership team, Management Risk Committee, Directors Risk Committee, or Board as directed by the Enterprise Risk, Compliance, and BSA Director. + Work across the organization to develop relationships in all departments and ultimately have a comprehensive understanding of all departmental functions and contacts within those areas. + Manage a team of analysts who are responsible for maintaining and executing the Bank’s Risk Management Program. + Examine the various reports across the organization and seek to leverage, improve, and automate risk reports on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). + Design and produce new reports through the ERM/GRC systems or manually as needed by management or the Enterprise Risk, Compliance, and BSA Director. + Work with other stakeholders and systems across the enterprise in the reporting process to ensure accuracy and continuity of issues management status. + Work with SMEs on drafting accurate and comprehensive action plans for risk remediation. + Support the annual risk assessment process through review of processes, documents, interviews, and recommendations for improvement. + Assist in the due diligence process for acquisition of new and replacement systems. + Support key projects by attending meetings, providing insight, and updating progress on project plan documents, where needed, and keep the Enterprise Risk, Compliance, and BSA Director apprised of project status and new risks being introduced to the environment. + Draft training materials and deliver training to focused groups where the training subject is within the scope of the role for this position. + Perform validation of documents and processes from the First Line of Defense. + Attend relevant industry and risk training, and obtain relevant industry certifications, when determined needed. Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree is preferred + 5-10 years of relevant working experience, including 3+ years of management or direct/indirect leadership experience, is required **Minimum Qualifications** Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent work experience. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage to apply. **What we offer** At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: + A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. + The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. + Corporate Social Responsibility activities. + A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. + Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. + A diverse and inclusive team. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._ **Employment Eligibility** If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.