Risk Reporting & Innovation Manager

The role

The Risk Reporting & Innovation Manager will lead an AI-first strategy for managing data, risk insights, and strategic objectives. This role manages program reporting, regulatory examination data, and cross-functional OKR progress to support the Risk Program's operating rhythm.

What you will do

• Own and refine the AI-adoption strategy within Risk.
• Support the warehousing of key enterprise data.
• Develop and execute a capacity planning framework across Enterprise Risk teams.
• Manage centralized and cross-functional OKR tracking and progress reporting.
• Develop program-level KPI reporting.
• Own the sequencing and prioritization of risk program initiatives.
• Build risk dashboards using automation and AI-native capabilities.
• Contribute to the strategic evolution of the risk program.
• Prepare and deliver governance materials for risk committees.
• Coordinate with data stakeholders for Bank examinations, audits, and risk projects.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or a related governance/reporting function.
• Proficient using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Glean.
• Track record of building or owning centralized reporting frameworks, KRIs/KPIs, or executive dashboards.
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with BI/visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Looker.
• Experience developing or contributing to strategic roadmaps.
• Working understanding of banking regulations and supervisory guidance (e.g., OCC, Fed, FDIC guidance).
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple concurrent deliverables and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or evolving governance and reporting needs.

Nice to have

• Experience ideally within banking, fintech, or Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k Matching
• Wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays

About the company

Lead is a banking infrastructure platform that enables fintechs to offer compliant, programmable services like payments, lending, and digital assets at scale. It is an API-first, developer-focused partner bank.