VP of Risk Management and Corporate Governance

The Tidal Financial Group is a leading ETF investment technology platform dedicated to creating, operating, and growing ETFs. We combine expertise and innovative partnership approaches to offer comprehensive, value-generating ETF solutions. 

Our platform offers best-in-class strategic guidance, product planning, trust and fund services, legal support, operations support, marketing and research, and sales and distribution services.

About the role

The VP of Risk Management and Corporate Governance will be responsible for designing, enhancing, and overseeing the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and governance framework, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, operational risk, and industry-specific challenges. The VP will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, document, assess, and prioritize risks while implementing strategies to mitigate and remediate them. They will ensure alignment with the organization’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements, providing key insights and reporting on risk and governance metrics to empower senior leadership to make informed decisions and strengthen the company’s control environment.

What you'll do

Risk Assessment and Management:

· Partner with all departments across Tidal to identify, document, rank, and mitigate potential risks affecting the financial services industry.

· Conduct detailed risk assessments, considering factors such as market volatility, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and reputational impact.

· Maintain and update an enterprise-wide risk register, as well as department specific risk registers, ensuring they reflect the organization’s evolving risk landscape and regulatory expectations.

Governance Framework Development:

· Lead the activities of the Risk Management Committee, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.

· Design and implement a comprehensive Risk Management and Governance framework tailored to Tidal’s operations, addressing compliance, operational, and enterprise related risks.

· Develop and enforce governance policies, standards, and procedures that align with the company’s strategic goals.

· Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure risk management processes align with applicable regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA) and industry standards

Risk Mitigation and Remediation:

· Oversee the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies across departments, ensuring accountability to senior leadership.

· Partner with business units to design and execute remediation plans or control enhancements in response to identified risks or regulatory findings.

· Continuously monitor the effectiveness of mitigation efforts, refining strategies to ensure operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

· Serve as the primary liaison for governance and risk management-related inquiries from internal teams, regulators, and external partners.

· Promote a risk-aware culture by providing training, sharing updates from the Risk Management Committee, and fostering enterprise-wide engagement in risk management initiatives.

· Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and third parties during due diligence processes or regulatory reviews.

Reporting and Communication:

· Manage and deliver Risk Management Committee outputs, including detailed reporting to Senior Management and the Executive Committee as required.

· Clearly communicate governance policies, risk management strategies, and progress on mitigation efforts to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Continuous Improvement:

· Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in financial services, such as cyber security threats, third-party related events, and market disruptions.

· Lead initiatives to enhance risk management frameworks and processes, leveraging technology and data analytics where applicable.

· Conduct regular audits and reviews of governance and risk management practices, providing actionable insi