Director of Risk Management Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 7F38D24B-ABDC-4)

Description

Overview

The Office of the State Treasurer is seeking a Director of Risk Management (DRM).   This position has overall responsibility for risk prevention, internal controls, ethics, and compliance. The DRM will design, recommend, and monitor policies and procedures governing these matters in consultation with the Treasurer and office leadership. The DRM will design and implement an anonymous internal whistleblower system and will lead response and investigation of claims arising from that system. The DRM will perform periodic risk assessments of Treasury programs, and generally oversee an enterprise risk management process.  The DRM will also have day-to-day responsibility for reviewing certain Unclaimed Property (UP) claims to detect and prevent potential fraud.

Qualified candidates will have:

•    Familiarity with Microsoft Programs; with extra knowledge in Excel
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
•    Able to perform extensive research via the web and third-party services (e.g. TLO, LexisNexis).
•    Ability to maintain excellent working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public.

This position, Director of Risk Management (Job Requisition #51328), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Gavin.Boyles@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Interaction with state and federal officials and organizations may be required. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight deadlines and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Bachelors degree or higher in accounting criminal justice or a related field OR have Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) license

OR 

Three (3) or more years' of related experience

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.