Enterprise Risk Management Senior Consultant

About the Role

Support the administration and execution of the client’s ERM program. Maintain awareness of internal and external risk environments and emerging risks, determining their impact on the organization’s risk posture. Facilitate integration of risk information across business units and risk programs. Conduct qualitative and quantitative enterprise risk assessments, fraud risk assessments, and change management assessments. Evaluate the effectiveness of risk responses and internal controls. Maintain and update the consolidated enterprise risk register, develop and execute enterprise risk response plans, and monitor risk trends, KRIs, KPIs, risk appetite thresholds, and tolerance levels. Track corrective action plans, process improvement plans, and risk mitigation activities, coordinating with risk owners to monitor remediation. Document findings, observations, recommendations, and supporting workpapers, and present risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders and governance bodies. Develop risk scoring methodologies, perform root cause analysis of risk issues, and assess ERM maturity against leading practices and federal guidance. Support compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and federal ERM requirements. Prepare enterprise risk profile reports, fraud risk reports, and change assessment summaries. Support ERM governance activities, including reviews and updates to ERM governance artifacts such as charters, policies, SOPs, RACI matrices, and process flows. Foster cross-functional collaboration among risk, business, technology, and operational teams.

Requirements

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field.
• Three to Five years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal controls, governance, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Federal agencies, financial institutions, housing finance organizations, or regulated environments.
• Ability to build and lead diverse teams, providing coaching and development opportunities to junior staff.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing executive-level risk reporting.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and corrective action planning.
• Experience leading client-facing meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (COSO ERM) and OMB Circular A-123.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt to dynamic client environments.
• Ability to work in structured consulting environments with deadlines and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Ginnie Mae, FHA, HUD, FHFA, Treasury, or other federal financial regulatory experience (preferred).
• Mortgage banking, secondary mortgage markets, MBS, securitization, or housing finance experience (preferred).
• Experience with GRC platforms (RSA Archer, SAP GRC, MetricStream, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity risk requirements (preferred).
• Vendor Risk Management (VRM) experience (preferred).
• Fraud Risk Management experience (preferred).
• Information technology and cybersecurity risk experience (preferred).
• Experience supporting A-123 Internal Controls or RCSA programs (preferred).

Certifications

• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CPA or equivalent risk/audit certification

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you require accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information provided will be kept confidential.