Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally. About the role The Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive risk management framework across The Nuclear Company. This role works cross-functionally with leadership and operational teams to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate risks that could impact strategic objectives, financial performance, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and organizational reputation. The Director will ensure that project-level risks are consistently integrated into enterprise-level reporting, creating a holistic view of company-wide risk exposure. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making. This position will report into the Deputy General Counsel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Risk Management) preferred
8–12 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or consulting
Experience building or maturing an ERM program in a mid-size or large organization
Deep understanding of risk frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000)
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive influence skills
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into actionable insights
Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with risk management systems, dashboards, or GRC tools
Nuclear industry experience
Experience implementing INPO 15-011

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enhance the company’s ERM framework, policies, and governance model
Build and maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring alignment across departments and projects
Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), dashboards, and risk reporting mechanisms
Lead quarterly and annual enterprise risk assessments across all business functions
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Prepare clear and concise risk reports for executives and the Board
Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning, and emerging risk discussions with leaders
Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance teams to align risk mitigation strategies
Ensure project-level risks appropriately roll up into enterprise risk categories
Track risk response plans and monitor mitigation progress
Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements
Support business continuity, crisis management, and resilience initiatives
Promote a risk-aware culture through training and communication
Stay current with best practices, regulatory expectations, and industry trends (including nuclear-specific risk considerations)