Enterprise Risk Management Senior Consultant

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves supporting the administration and execution of a client’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. The consultant will maintain awareness of internal and external risk environments, assess impacts on the organization's risk posture, and support the integration of risk information across business units. Key activities include conducting various risk assessments (enterprise, fraud, change management), evaluating the effectiveness of risk responses and internal controls, and maintaining the enterprise risk register. The position requires monitoring risk trends, KRIs, KPIs, and risk appetite thresholds, tracking corrective actions, and documenting findings and recommendations for stakeholders. The consultant will also develop risk scoring methodologies, perform root cause analysis, assess ERM maturity, and support compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and federal ERM requirements. Preparation of risk profile reports and ERM governance artifact updates are also part of the role, along with fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field.
• Three(3) to Five(5) years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal controls, governance, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Federal agencies, financial institutions, housing finance organizations, or regulated environments.
• Ability to build and lead diverse teams, providing coaching and development opportunities to junior staff.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing executive-level risk reporting.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and corrective action planning.
• Experience leading client-facing meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (COSO ERM) and OMB Circular A-123.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt to dynamic client environments.
• Ability to work in structured consulting environments with deadlines and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Ginnie Mae, FHA, HUD, FHFA, Treasury, or other federal financial regulatory experience.
• Mortgage banking, secondary mortgage markets, MBS, securitization, or housing finance experience.
• Experience with GRC platforms (RSA Archer, SAP GRC, MetricStream, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity risk requirements.
• Vendor Risk Management (VRM) experience.
• Fraud Risk Management experience.
• Information technology and cybersecurity risk experience.
• Experience supporting A-123 Internal Controls or RCSA programs.
• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CPA or equivalent risk/audit certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and execution of the client’s ERM program.
• Maintain awareness of internal and external risk environments and emerging risks and determine impact on the organization’s risk posture.
• Support integration of risk information across business units and risk programs.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative enterprise risk assessments, fraud risk assessments, and change management assessments.
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk responses and internal controls.
• Maintain and update the consolidated enterprise risk register and the development and execution of enterprise risk response plans.
• Monitor risk trends, KRIs, KPIs, risk appetite thresholds, and tolerance levels.
• Track corrective action plans, process improvement plans, and risk mitigation activities and coordinate with risk owners to monitor remediation activities.
• Document findings, observations, recommendations, and supporting workpapers and present risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Develop risk scoring methodologies and perform root cause analysis of risk issues.
• Assess ERM maturity against leading practices and federal guidance.
• Support compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and federal ERM requirements.
• Prepare enterprise risk profile reports, fraud risk Reports, and change assessment summaries.
• Support ERM governance activities.
• Perform reviews and updates to ERM governance artifacts, including charters, policies, SOPs, RACI matrices, and process flows.
• Support cross-functional collaboration among risk, business, technology, and operational teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior