Senior Risk Manager, New York, NY

We are looking for a Senior Risk Manager for a hybrid (2 days on-site, 3 days remote) position located in New York, NY.

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to support the development and execution of enterprise risk management initiatives across business operations. This role will focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and strategic risks while partnering with leadership teams to strengthen governance frameworks and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring experience working within complex organizational environments and the ability to support risk programs that align with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and risk governance practices
• Conduct risk assessments across business units to identify operational, financial, and strategic risk exposures
• Partner with functional leaders to develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor remediation efforts
• Facilitate risk workshops, control reviews, and business impact assessments
• Assist in the development and maintenance of risk registers, risk reporting dashboards, and executive-level risk summaries
• Evaluate internal controls and support process improvement initiatives to strengthen risk management practices
• Monitor emerging risks related to regulatory changes, market conditions, and operational activities
• Collaborate with compliance, internal audit, legal, and business operations teams to support coordinated risk oversight
• Contribute to business continuity planning and operational resilience initiatives
• Support preparation of risk-related materials for senior leadership and governance committees

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal controls, or governance-related roles
• Experience supporting ERM programs including risk assessments, risk registers, and mitigation planning
• Familiarity with recognized frameworks such as COSO, ISO 31000, or similar risk governance methodologies
• Experience conducting Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and developing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Strong understanding of internal controls, process improvement, and risk monitoring practices
• Experience supporting business continuity planning and operational resilience initiatives
• Exposure to third-party/vendor risk management and incident or loss event analysis preferred
• Familiarity with risk management platforms such as Archer, MetricStream, LogicGate, or ServiceNow GRC a plus
• Advanced analytical skills including use of Excel, reporting tools, or dashboards to support risk insights
• Professional certifications such as CRM, CRMP, CERM, or similar credentials preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present risk findings to business and leadership stakeholders