Job Description

Walton Enterprises (WEI) is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and experienced individual to join its team as Director of Risk Management.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:

• a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
• an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
• fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement

About the Position

This is a newly-created role within the WEI Legal Department needed to support the growing diversity and complexity of the WEI ecosystem. In this role, the individual will work directly and closely with WEI’s internal teams to identify, manage, & prepare for all manner of risk impacting family offices & ultra-high net worth individuals. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, establishing positive working relationships with internal WEI teams and the broader WEI ecosystem.

Working directly with the General Counsel, this role will be responsible for developing an organization-wide response to risk across a broad range of topics. The Director of Risk Management will also be responsible for coordinating WEI’s overall risk management, working with existing subject matter experts – both internally and externally – to strategically prepare and plan for risk responses.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with existing WEI associates, the legal team, and the WEI ecosystem to deliver timely and accurate advice. Through this collaboration, the Director of Risk Management will ensure that the family’s goals, values, and interests are advanced and protected at all times.

Responsibilities

General responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, preparing for, and managing enterprise and personal risk generally applicable to family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (e.g., theft, physical security, cyber security)
• Leading, implementing, and updating enterprise risk assessment initiatives, resulting in clearly refined and prioritized risk mitigation strategies and an efficient and effective use of risk management resources
• Monitoring existing and newly-created risk mitigation tactics and other internal controls (both financial and non-financial) to ensure proper functioning and implementation
• Coordinating existing subject matter experts to provide wholistic strategy and response to both enterprise and personal risk (e.g., cyber, physical security)
• Conducting research, performing analyses, and advising on the development, implementation, and enhancement of organizational controls and risk management strategies
• Collaborating with internal clients to ensure broad understanding and effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies and organizational controls
• Collaborating with other members of the WEI legal team on the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures relating to risk management
• Providing periodic reporting to executive leadership regarding risk management strategies and organizational controls

The Director of Risk Management will directly support WEI’s clients by:

• Effectively anticipating and responding to the needs of the organization; overseeing and ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Proactively identifying emerging issues and opportunities and providing information, advice, and counsel to help determine the best path forward
• Identifying and engaging leading external subject matter experts to ensure options and considerations are offered to clients to inform their decision making
• Effectively implementing decisions made by clients

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A successful Director of Risk Management will have the depth and breadth of professional experience, strategic business acumen, and advisory skills to be strong team player in a demanding and fluid family office environment.

The following qualifications are required:

• At least 10 years of experience with enterprise risk management initiatives or internal compliance controls
• Familiarity with family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, and the structures and risk associated with both
• Ability to foster strong relationships with clients and key executives and act as counsel in legal matters
• Good judgment and calm composure particularly in high pressure times
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• Trustworthy and able to keep highly sensitive information confidential
• Able to independently structure and manage workflow and priorities
• An ability to solve problems with creativity and flexibility often times with imperfect or large amounts of information
• An ability to understand complex and interconnected processes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Lifelong learner who enjoys new challenges and solving problems with bold thinking and innovation

Additional characteristics and attributes

• Prior experience in a family office preferred
• A commercial approach to risk that balances both the desire to mitigate risk and the need to advance business objectives
• Specific experience as a risk lawyer
• Strategic leadership and project management skills
• An ability to develop, motivate and effectively lead a culture of quality and excellence
• An accessible, approachable, and inclusive team player who builds rapport with all clients and family office associates
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptive leader with a “roll up your sleeves” approach and mentality
• A results-oriented individual with a healthy balance of confidence, conviction, and humility
• An organized and efficient worker with the ability to effectively prioritize and delegate

Personal attributes that support your success

• You have the ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
• You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
• You are inquisitive and solve problems with bold thinking and innovation
• You are a visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
• You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, credit check, drug screen, and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccination exemptions as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief can be discussed at the time of an offer. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience with enterprise risk management initiatives or internal compliance controls
• Familiarity with family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, and the structures and risk associated with both
• Ability to foster strong relationships with clients and key executives and act as counsel in legal matters
• Good judgment and calm composure particularly in high pressure times
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• Trustworthy and able to keep highly sensitive information confidential
• Able to independently structure and manage workflow and priorities
• An ability to solve problems with creativity and flexibility often times with imperfect or large amounts of information
• An ability to understand complex and interconnected processes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Lifelong learner who enjoys new challenges and solving problems with bold thinking and innovation