Hybrid Manager, Risk Management

at Walker & Dunlop

• Job title: Manager, Risk Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bethesda, United States

About the role

• Risk Manager at Walker & Dunlop, leading risk management initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance in commercial real estate lending. Collaborating with senior leadership to align strategies with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify, assess, and evaluate potential risks that could impact the organization, including financial, operational, regulatory, strategic, and reputational risks.
• Conduct risk assessments, analyze data, and present findings to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
• Continuously monitor and assess emerging risks, both internally and externally.
• Develop, implement, and update risk management policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks.
• Collaborate with the CRO and department heads to create tailored risk management plans.
• Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of risk management software.
• Maintain accurate records of risk assessments, decisions made, and actions taken.
• Act as a key advisor to senior management on risk-related matters and decision-making.
• Help ensure that all employees understand their roles in risk management and adhering to risk management protocols.

Requirements

• BS / BA required; degree in Finance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in risk management, audit, or related roles.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies, tools, and software.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess and interpret complex risk data.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Identifies new ways to approach existing processes and maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching