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
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