Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NYSE: REXR) is a leading, publicly traded industrial real estate investment and management company operating a $14 Billion industrial real estate portfolio.

Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Manager and thought leader to play a key role identifying, assessing and mitigating risks across Rexford Industrial’s real estate assets and operations. This includes developing and implementing the ERM framework, collaborating with business units, ensuring compliance and presenting risk reports to senior leadership and the board of directors. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management will immerse themselves in every aspect of Rexford Industrial's business.

Location: Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA or Costa Mesa, CA

Work Arrangement: While we currently follow a hybrid work model, at least three days per week at the office will be expected at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Risk identification and assessment: Conducting risk assessments, including identifying emerging risks to real estate enterprises and coordinating cross-department participation in risk processes.
• Risk strategy and governance: Advancing and implementing the ERM framework, including establishing risk appetite and tolerance levels.
• Reporting and communication: Creating and presenting comprehensive risk reports and insights to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Real estate and market risk oversight: Providing expertise on real estate asset risks, market risk, insurance exposures, loan maturity and credit risk.
• Risk mitigation and control: Overseeing mitigation plans, tracking action items, and ensuring adherence to service-level agreements with third-party providers.
• Risk Preparedness: Updating and maintaining business continuity plan, leading crisis management team and executing tabletop crisis preparedness events.
• Risk culture: Championing the development and execution of risk education and awareness programs to embed a strong risk culture across the enterprise. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree, with focus on risk management a plus.
• Risk management expertise: 10+ years of experience with a deep understanding of ERM principles, risk assessment techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Real estate knowledge: Experience with the specific risks associated with real estate assets and investments.
• Analytical skills: Proficiency in analyzing data, developing risk metrics and using risk models.
• Leadership and collaboration: The ability to lead teams, collaborate with all business units and influence senior leadership.
• Financial acumen: A strong understanding of financial planning, investment strategy and capital financing, especially in the context of real estate.

Compensation

Rexford Industrial's total reward plan includes a premier benefits package, bonus eligibility and long-term stock incentives. The expected annual base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $265,000, with a 40% discretionary annual bonus target and stock grant eligibility.*The actual base salary and total compensation offered depend on a variety of factors, which include, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location where the job will be performed. The final base salary and total compensation will be described in any offer letter.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Time Off
• Bonus Eligibility & Long-Term Incentives
• 401(k) Employer Match Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Robust Health & Wellness Program
• Volunteer and Community Engagement Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We celebrate diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (“Rexford”) makes the following disclosure: in connection with an application for employment at Rexford, Rexford is collecting the categories of personal information requested in the application for the purpose of evaluating a potential employment relationship with the applicant. Rexford does not sell personal information. To learn more about Rexford’s privacy policy, please visit https://www.rexfordindustrial.com/privacy-policy

*These stock grants are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, are currently subject to vesting over a four-year period, with 25% of the grant vesting per year, and require continued employment on the grant date and each applicable vesting date. Actual bonus and stock grants are discretionary based on company and/or individual performance determined by Rexford Industrial in its sole discretion, and the amount of any such bonus and/or stock grant may be less or more than the targets (and may be zero). You must remain employed through the payment date of any such bonus and/or vesting to be eligible for payment/vesting.