Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App•Arlington, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. Common App is currently searching for a Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring sustainable program execution, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities across expanding risk, compliance, and integrity obligations. The Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager provides operational and administrative support across the organization’s enterprise compliance and risk programs. This role oversees policy management, regulatory deadline tracking, and case preparation for fraud and whistleblower programs while serving as a key liaison for internal legal and compliance inquiries. The Enterprise Risk & Compliance Manager interacts with various departments, leadership, and external advisors to strengthen governance and reduce risk.

Requirements

Candidates must live in the United States.
Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4-6 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or legal operations.
Strong foundational knowledge of conducting investigations, compliance, and administrative procedures.
Solid business and legal acumen with sound judgment and the ability to deliver on tight deadlines.
Strong administrative experience including request intake, email review and management, data entry, task tracking and management across the team.
Strong ability to take initiative, prioritize and manage competing tasks effectively, and maintain an assigned portfolio of work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Superior written and verbal communication.
Proficient in summarizing complicated issues in a clear, professional, and succinct manner for various internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with case management, due diligence, and communication.
Ability to prepare and develop reports, presentations, and briefings for leadership.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proven ability to think independently, identify deficiencies, and contribute solutions to various challenges.
High degree of discretion, judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data, and strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information.
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex financial data and concepts in a concise manner (written & oral, including presentations) to a variety of audiences (internal customers, third parties, peers, and upper management), as well as excellent listening and comprehension skills.

Nice To Haves

Compliance and Risk Management Certification: Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP).
Experience supporting Legal in Not for Profit, Technology, and Higher Education.
Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment.
Demonstrable sensitivity to the needs of a corporate compliance function and ability to balance administrative and substantive work.
A strong work ethic and willingness to work with others across the organization to advance the mission.
Effective in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small and large groups).
A passion for higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides broad support to the organization's enterprise compliance program and works closely with members of the Legal team and other organizational leadership.
Ensures sustainable program execution, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities across expanding risk, compliance, and integrity obligations.
Provides operational and administrative support across the organization’s enterprise compliance and risk programs.
Oversees policy management, regulatory deadline tracking, and case preparation for fraud and whistleblower programs.
Serves as a key liaison for internal legal and compliance inquiries.
Interacts with various departments, leadership, and external advisors to strengthen governance and reduce risk.

Benefits

Work-Life balance
Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day floating holidays prorated depending on start date
Virtual-first support
Choice of PC of MAC laptop
May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
One-time office set-up stipend
Monthly remote work stipend
Monthly mobile stipend
Market-based salaries
Performance-based bonus
403(b) retirement plan
5% company contribution
additional 5% company match
3-year vesting schedule
Participation may begin immediately
Choice of two health insurance plans
Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
Company provided life and ad&d insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
Budgeted annual funds for professional development
Growth opportunities within the company
Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
1Password family account