Enterprise Risk Manager (NYC)

Verve•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verve is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Risk Manager to partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. This role is crucial for ensuring the company manages risk thoughtfully while continuing to move quickly and grow responsibly. The Risk Manager will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the business as the company scales. This is a high-impact role situated at the intersection of strategy, operations, compliance, and execution. This is a Hybrid Role, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Requirements

4-6 years of experience in risk management, compliance, consulting, strategic operations, or a related field
Demonstrated experience owning and delivering cross-functional initiatives or programs end to end
Experience using risk management platforms, GRC tools, or similar systems to track and manage risk items
Proven ability to partner effectively with commercial, operational, and functional teams to implement scalable, business-aligned risk solutions

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance concepts relevant to modern businesses is a plus

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on enterprise, operational, regulatory, and commercial risk
Identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor risks across the organization, including operational, financial, regulatory, contractual, and third-party risks
Own and drive initiatives aimed at addressing key risk items, from defining scope through execution and resolution
Lead cross-functional risk programs and remediation efforts, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and outcomes
Develop and maintain pragmatic risk frameworks, controls, and mitigation plans aligned with business priorities
Partner with Legal, Finance, Product, Revenue, and Operations teams to embed risk considerations into planning, deal structures, and go-to-market decisions
Conduct risk assessments for new products, partnerships, vendors, and market expansions, balancing risk exposure with commercial opportunity
Translate risk insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support decision-making
Establish reporting and governance processes, leveraging risk management platforms and tooling - to track risk exposure, initiative progress, and remediation status
Promote a risk-aware culture by enabling informed decisions without unnecessarily slowing the business
Stay ahead of evolving regulatory, market, and operational risks relevant to a growing organization