As a Risk Consultant, you'll partner with business leaders across the organization to identify, assess, and manage risks that could impact the company's success. You'll help ensure strong risk management practices are embedded into business processes while providing practical guidance on operational, financial, strategic, regulatory, and technology-related risks.
In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen controls, improve processes, leverage data and analytics, and help drive informed business decisions.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Estimated Salary: $99,000 - $133,500, plus annual bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
- Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
- Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Partner with business leaders across the organization to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, technology, and strategic risks. Provide practical risk guidance that supports sound business decisions and organizational objectives.
- Lead and facilitate risk management activities, including risk assessments, control reviews, risk documentation, and oversight within the company's governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) framework. Support internal and external audits and help ensure effective risk management practices are in place.
- Analyze risk data, trends, and key risk indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging risks and recommend solutions. Communicate findings and improvement opportunities to leaders and stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.
- Drive risk-related projects, process improvements, training initiatives, and automation opportunities that strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and promote a culture of risk awareness.
- Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices to provide recommendations that help the organization effectively manage risk and remain compliant
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- 3+ years of experience in financial services, insurance, or a related industry, including 2+ years in Enterprise Risk, Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, Actuarial, or a similar function.
- Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, governance, and regulatory requirements. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions.
- Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization. Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while driving results and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and risk, compliance, or governance-related systems and tools.
- You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
- Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States.
PREFERRED:
- Experience in the insurance or broader financial services industry, including familiarity with insurance, securities, or related regulatory environments.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or Operational Risk Management certification.
We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!
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