Global Director, Risk Leadership

International Justice Mission-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
DC
501-1,000 employees
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International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. The new Global Director, Risk Leadership role will play a critical part in achieving that vision as swiftly and effectively as possible. The Director of Risk Leadership will be a forward-thinking doer who will architect, build and lead a bespoke enterprise risk management (ERM) framework tailored to IJM’s unique mission, global operations, and risk appetite. This senior leader will bring broad and deep expertise in diverse risk management philosophies and models, and will translate that knowledge into a dynamic, values-aligned, behavior-centric risk strategy and risk-management framework that equips IJM to pursue its mission with boldness and resilience in the volatile, uncertain, and complex socio-political contexts in which it operates across the globe, nimbly adapting to evolving threats and seizing evolving opportunities.

  • Lead a collaborative process to architect, build, implement, and manage a bespoke global risk management framework tailored to the organization’s high-risk operational context.
  • Develop, articulate, and implement the governing standards on IJM’s approach to risk.
  • Design and roll out policies, procedures, and tools that support proactive, mission-aligned risk management.
  • Build the risk management sub-function of LGRC into a cohesive team, integrating and aligning global policy management, compliance, internal investigations, and enterprise risk management.
  • Take a human-centered and behavior-focused approach to all design and development efforts.
  • Develop and manage the standards and processes for negotiating, securing, and administering IJM’s portfolio of business insurance policies.
  • Collaborate with Global Technology Solutions and Global Safety & Security to develop and oversee IJM’s information security and data classification framework.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Risk Officer and executive team on emerging risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Equip leaders and relevant personnel at all levels to identify enterprise-wide and other risks.
  • Develop, socialize and drive adoption of the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance.
  • Promote and enable the integration of risk management into organizational planning, program design, and decision-making processes.
  • Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management across all levels of the organization.
  • Lead the development and integration of crisis management and business continuity planning across IJM’s global operations.
  • Supervise and coach direct reports to build their capacity and advance their professional development.
  • Communicate well, drive organizational and divisional vision and strategies.
  • Develop and deliver training, guidance, tools, and other resources to build risk literacy and ownership across all levels of the organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management or related field, preferably in international NGO, mission-driven, or complex operational environments.
  • Demonstrated success in designing, building, implementing, and managing risk frameworks in complex, high-risk environments.
  • Deep experience working with risk appetite and tolerance concepts.
  • Practical experience designing and running risk assessment and scenario planning exercises.
  • Substantial work experience reflecting a deep and practical understanding of the interrelationship between risk management and behavior change management.
  • Proven track record of designing solutions to drive measurable, targeted behavior change.
  • Experience managing teams that are healthy and thriving.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize diverse risk management models into a coherent, customized strategy and framework.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across cultures and disciplines.
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
  • Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
  • Retirement benefit options
  • Paid leave starting at 23 days
  • 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
  • Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
  • Robust staff care resources
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