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About the role
- Director of Enterprise Risk Management leading operational risk management for CFA Institute. Evolving ERM framework and embedding risk-based decision-making in enterprise processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the global Operational Risk Management (ORM) program: maintain the risk and control library; calibrate early warning signals; and align risk appetite metrics with business objectives
- Design, implement, and oversee internal controls across critical processes; coordinate testing and monitoring; track issues and remediation to closure (issues management)
- Lead enterprise processes for incident/loss event capture, root-cause analysis, and thematic remediation; surface early warning indicators and control gaps
- Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, Information Security, and Business Continuity
- Monitor regulatory/market changes relevant to CFA Institute operations; assess impacts on risk exposure and internal controls, and coordinate responses
- Oversee third‑party/outsourcing risk practices in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and Cybersecurity to ensure proportionate controls and ongoing monitoring
- Evolve the risk taxonomy and risk appetite statements within the ERM framework; ensure clear accountabilities and integration with enterprise planning and performance
- Draft, maintain, and socialize risk policies, standards, and procedures; guide functions on proportionate risk-taking and control design
- Provide independent risk challenge to strategic and operational decisions; prepare recommendations for leadership
- Design executive and Board-facing risk reports and dashboards; lead data collection, quality assurance, and controls for risk data
- Conduct enterprise and project-level risk analysis, including scenario modeling and stress tests; translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Establish common data definitions/metadata and reporting templates; drive process and system enhancements for automation and transparency
- Provide specialist risk advisory across the initiative lifecycle (idea → execution → close): identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor risks; propose mitigation options and decision trade-offs
- Embed quantitative and qualitative risk methods (e.g., sensitivity/Monte Carlo where applicable) and project risk practices into major initiatives and products
- Support business cases and investment decisions with risk-adjusted perspectives and clear disclosure of assumptions and residual risks
- Sponsor the Global Risk Champions Network; develop targeted training and communications to strengthen front-line risk ownership
- Coach leaders and teams to apply risk principles, elevate decision quality, and foster an accountable, control-conscious culture
- Prepare concise, audience-tailored materials that clarify risk positions and recommended actions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Analytics or related field
- Professional certifications preferred: IRM (IRM/CMIRM), FRM (GARP), PMI‑RMP; internal controls/assurance credentials a plus (e.g., CIA, CPA, CRMA, CISA)
- Significant experience in a complex, global organization with a dedicated focus on ERM/operational risk/internal controls with progressively increasing scope and influence
- Demonstrated success designing and operationalizing ERM frameworks and control testing/monitoring at scale
- Proven ability to build cross-functional networks and influence senior leaders and governance bodies
- Strong background in risk analytics and reporting (data acquisition, data control, database reporting, scenario analysis/stress testing); adept at turning complex analysis into clear, decision-ready insights
- Experience collaborating with Internal Audit/Compliance/InfoSec and managing third‑party/outsourcing risks
- Advanced proficiency in risk management; data collection and analysis; review and reporting; policy and regulation; project risk and issue management; budget and control; data control; database reporting; numerical and statistical analysis
- Excellent communication – written, verbal, and presentation – with the ability to convey challenging messages diplomatically
- High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to balance principle with pragmatism under pressure
- Global cultural orientation and experience working across regions and time zones
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Generous leave and time off
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible work options
- Wellness, education, and support programs
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