Compliance & Risk Manager

Rip City•Portland, OR

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Become a part of the team behind the team. As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court. We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City! As our Compliance & Risk Manager , you will play a critical role in protecting and strengthening our organization by leading enterprise-wide compliance and risk management efforts across all operations, including event management, team business and basketball operations, and data governance/cybersecurity initiatives. Reporting to our General Counsel, you’ll help ensure we operate with integrity, accountability, and in alignment with legal requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. As a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, you’ll build thoughtful programs, proactively identify and mitigate risk, and help foster a strong culture of safety, integrity, and compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and collaborative, with the ability to influence across departments. This is an on-site role. Currently, the Portland Trail Blazers operate in a hybrid environment, with three days in the office and two days remote each week.

Requirements

Have 5–7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal operations, or a related field.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Have hands-on experience with compliance and risk management processes and systems in a complex or highly regulated environment.
Are an excellent communicator, able to translate complex regulations and risk concepts into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership, with the ability to influence across departments and work effectively without direct authority.
Are comfortable using risk management tools and data to support reporting, insights, and continuous improvement.
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with sound judgment and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Legal education and/or professional certifications in audit, compliance, or risk management (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework, policies, and procedures to identify, assess, monitor, and report on potential risks (operational, financial, reputational, safety, and information security).
Aid the organization’s compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the sports and events industries, not limited to internal operations, data governance and privacy laws, safety protocols, and league regulations.
Conduct regular internal audits and reviews to evaluate compliance procedures and internal controls and lead investigations in partnership with Legal Affairs and People & Culture into reported compliance issues or incidents of non-compliance.
Serve as an internal stakeholder in the organization’s compliance program and perform duties specific to related compliance initiatives and projects. Such duties include, but are not limited to, conducting educational and awareness training activities, monitoring compliance reporting, and tracking systems and claims.
As needed, draft, update, and implement internal policies and procedures.
Coordinate and deliver ongoing training sessions and workshops for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of their compliance obligations and risk management protocols.
Collaborate with the IT department and the Assistant Data Privacy Officer to integrate risk management principles into cybersecurity and data governance and privacy initiatives.
Support the development and testing of incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies and help manage vendor risk assessments to safeguard information assets.
Prepare timely and detailed risk and regulatory reports for the General Counsel and senior management, providing actionable recommendations for mitigating risks and enhancing control improvements.
Partner with relevant departments on incident reporting, assisting in the management of the claims process, and coordinating with insurance brokers and outside legal counsel as needed.
Stay informed about new laws, government regulations, and best industry practices, recommending changes to existing policies and processes to maintain an effective and dynamic risk and compliance program.