About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Risk Manager to lead enterprise risk management initiatives, identify emerging risks, strengthen risk controls, and support informed decision-making across the organization. This senior leadership role will oversee risk assessment, mitigation strategies, governance frameworks, reporting, and cross-functional risk initiatives.

The Senior Risk Manager will partner closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Cybersecurity, Operations, Internal Audit, and Business Unit leaders to identify and evaluate financial, operational, strategic, technology, regulatory, and third-party risks. This position will play a critical role in strengthening organizational resilience while ensuring risk management practices support business growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex risk information into practical recommendations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise risk management strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, strategic, technology, and third-party risks.
• Maintain enterprise risk registers, risk assessments, control frameworks, and mitigation plans.
• Establish risk appetite, tolerance thresholds, key risk indicators, and monitoring frameworks.
• Lead periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments and scenario analyses.
• Analyze emerging risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to monitor regulatory and policy-related risks.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Technology teams to evaluate technology and information-security risks.
• Assess operational resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery risks.
• Evaluate third-party and vendor risks and support due diligence activities.
• Develop executive-level risk reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Monitor risk trends and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support internal and external audits by providing risk documentation and evidence.
• Lead risk management projects, control improvement initiatives, and remediation programs.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Mentor risk professionals and promote a strong organizational culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, financial risk, operational risk, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3–5 years of management or senior leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and risk governance principles.
• Experience with risk assessments, control testing, risk reporting, and mitigation planning.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management standards relevant to the organization’s industry.
• Experience with GRC platforms, risk analytics tools, and enterprise reporting systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, and leadership skills.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, CPA, CRISC, or related credentials are preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical mindset.
• Exceptional risk assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational business drivers.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Proactive approach to emerging risks and continuous improvement.

Strategic Support

The Senior Risk Manager serves as a key leader in protecting the organization’s financial stability, operational resilience, reputation, and long-term strategic objectives. This role provides leadership with actionable risk intelligence and ensures significant risks are identified, measured, monitored, and appropriately managed.

Through enterprise risk assessments, governance, control optimization, scenario analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, this position contributes directly to organizational resilience, regulatory readiness, informed decision-making, and sustainable growth.

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote position within the United States.
• Standard Monday through Friday executive work schedule with flexibility during critical risk events.
• Frequent collaboration with executive leadership and distributed teams across multiple functions.
• Occasional domestic travel for executive meetings, risk workshops, audits, conferences, and strategic planning.
• Company-provided technology, secure risk management systems, analytics platforms, and collaboration tools.

Job Function

The Senior Risk Manager is responsible for leading enterprise risk identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, governance, and reporting activities. This role ensures the organization maintains a proactive and effective risk management framework while supporting strategic growth and operational resilience.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package: $230,000 – $350,000 annually, based on risk management leadership experience, industry expertise, organizational complexity, technical capabilities, and overall qualifications.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Annual performance bonus
• Long-term incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Flexible paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Remote work and home office reimbursement
• Professional risk management certification support
• FRM, PRM, CFA, and relevant continuing education support
• Executive leadership development programs
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible remote work environment
• Career advancement opportunities within Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Executive Leadership

Why Join Us

Join an organization where effective risk management is viewed as a strategic advantage rather than simply a control function. As a Senior Risk Manager, you will influence enterprise decision-making, strengthen organizational resilience, and work directly with senior leaders to navigate complex business risks.

This is an opportunity to lead high-value risk initiatives, develop sophisticated risk management capabilities, and advance your career within a remote-first organization committed to responsible growth, operational excellence, and long-term stability.