Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: 225-275k base

We are currently partnered with a leading financial services firm looking to bring on a Head of Enterprise Risk to their office in New York. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in Enterprise Risk within the financial services industry and are familiar with cryptocurrency/digital assets. This senior-level position is ideal for a strategic risk professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building scalable frameworks from the ground up. The role involves leading the enterprise risk management function and embedding it across a rapidly evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) program, including governance structures, policies, and oversight mechanisms
• Develop and maintain a dynamic risk inventory and register that reflects current exposures and residual risks across the organization
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery programs
• Create and deliver executive-level reporting and dashboards that translate complex risk data into actionable insights for senior leadership
• Monitor and assess emerging risks and incident trends to inform proactive mitigation strategies
• Design and implement key risk indicators (KRIs) and early warning systems tailored to operational, financial, and technological domains
• Integrate risk intelligence into business processes by leveraging internal data sources and collaborating across departments
• Support strategic decision-making by embedding risk awareness into planning, operations, and performance management

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, financial services, fintech, or digital assets space
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
• Deep understanding of financial, technological, and operational risk domains
• Proficiency in risk frameworks such as COSO, NIST, and ISO
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex risks into actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital asset or emerging technology risk domains
• Familiarity with AI-driven risk identification or mitigation tools
• Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CRMP, CERP, or equivalent