Director of Compliance - Enterprise Risk Management

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information, visit https://www.onereal.com/

Location: Remote - US. Candidates MUST be based in the US to be considered.

Job Summary:

Real is seeking a Director of Compliance - Enterprise Risk Management to provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing a risk management governance framework and policies. This role ensures a consistent and integrated approach across departments to align with the company’s risk management mandate. The Director will monitor risk exposures, consult on mitigation strategies, and leverage Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) tools to create and present insights to the board on risk profiles, trends, and mitigation efforts. Additionally, this position supports audits, regulatory reviews, and rating agency requests.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead teams and initiatives to support the development, implementation, and enhancement of risk management programs, including governance support, risk oversight, and risk infrastructure development.

• Partner with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and document risks and controls for new or modified products, services, regulations, and third-party operations.

• Develop and monitor the organization's risk profile, ensuring metrics reflect external/internal conditions and align with the enterprise's risk appetite. Use ERM tools to create dashboards, generate reports, and present detailed slide presentations to the board.

• Formulate and implement risk management policies, procedures, and standards in collaboration with senior leadership and risk committees.

• Conduct compliance assessments and develop strategies to ensure key business processes meet regulatory and contractual obligations. Communicate regulatory changes, respond to audit inquiries, and lead corrective action plans with cross-functional teams.

• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend improvements to enhance the ERM function and related reporting.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Extensive experience in risk management, enterprise risk management frameworks, and governance processes.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks related to risk management and business operations (e.g., SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, GDPR).

• Proficient in using ERM tools and software to create dashboards, generate reports, and develop presentations for board and executive leadership.

• Skilled in risk identification, quantification, and aggregation; skilled in using risk management software, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Strong leadership capabilities, …