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Enterprise Risk Manager

Verve · New York, United States · 1 wk ago
Finance$150k–$180k/yrContract

About the role

We're looking for someone who will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the company manages risk thoughtfully while continuing to move quickly and grow responsibly. You'll be a strategic, detail-oriented Risk Manager to help identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the business as we scale.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on enterprise, operational, regulatory, and commercial risk.
  • Identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor risks across the organization, including operational, financial, regulatory, contractual, and third-party risks.
  • Own and drive initiatives aimed at addressing key risk items, from defining scope through execution and resolution.
  • Lead cross-functional risk programs and remediation efforts, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain pragmatic risk frameworks, controls, and mitigation plans aligned with business priorities.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Product, Revenue, and Operations teams to embed risk considerations into planning, deal structures, and go-to-market decisions.
  • Risk assessments for new products, partnerships, vendors, and market expansions, balancing risk exposure with commercial opportunity.
  • Translate risk insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support decision-making.
  • Establish reporting and governance processes, leveraging risk management platforms and tooling - to track risk exposure, initiative progress, and remediation status.
  • Promote a risk-aware culture by enabling informed decisions without unnecessarily slowing the business.
  • Stay ahead of evolving regulatory, market, and operational risks relevant to a growing organization.

Requirements

You will thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment with shifting priorities. You bring sound judgment, high integrity, and a practical, business-first approach to risk.

Qualifications

  • Experience in risk management, preferably in a high-growth tech environment.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Skills

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of risk management frameworks and tools.

Benefits

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and other Insurances.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
  • Pre-tax FSA plans for Healthcare, Dependent care, and Commuting.
  • Personalized Benefits Platform with a budget of $100/month.
  • 13 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and 3 Wellness Days throughout the year.

Schedule

This is a Hybrid Role and you will be expected to be in office 3-days a week.

Pay

$150,000 - $180,000 USD

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