S&W has been retained by BankNewport to lead the search for its next Enterprise Risk Manager, a highly visible role at a pivotal time for the organization.
BankNewport is a $3B mutual bank headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, with deep roots dating back to 1819 and a strong presence across the state. The Bank has experienced meaningful growth, expanding from approximately $1.8B to $3B in assets while investing in technology, commercial banking, people, systems, and organizational infrastructure. BankNewport is known for its relationship-driven community banking model, strong commitment to Rhode Island, and award-winning culture, built around its core focus on Community, Customers, and Colleagues.
The Enterprise Risk Manager will report directly to the EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and will lead the continued development and day-to-day operation of the Bank’s enterprise risk management program. This individual will partner with leaders across the organization to enhance BankNewport’s risk appetite framework, key risk indicators, risk registers, process and control mapping, issue management, policy-exception governance, and executive and Board reporting. The role offers a hands-on risk professional the opportunity to take broad ownership of a growing ERM function while helping BankNewport strengthen and scale its risk-management infrastructure in support of the Bank’s long-term growth.
Contact Jake Strong or Cameron Boyd to learn more about this unique opportunity with one of Rhode Island’s premier mutual banks.