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