Senior Director - Risk
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is seeking a Senior Director to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for its Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. Reporting to the Chair of Risk, this leader will anticipate emerging risks, align assurance with Mayo Clinic’s strategic priorities, and contribute to the Risk Assurance leadership team. The role will help advance the functions toward continuous, data-driven insights through the use of analytics, automation, technology, and scalable processes. The Senior Director will oversee risk-based programs that support organizational objectives and promote effective governance, compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management. Working closely with physician and administrative leaders, the role proactively identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates risks that could affect strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, technology, research, and reputational objectives. The position calls for a collaborative leader with sound judgment and executive presence who builds strong teams and partnerships, develops professionals, and fosters accountability and continuous improvement. Ad hoc travel may be required as business needs warrant. This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, accounting, finance, healthcare administration, law, information systems, public administration, or a related field.
- 15 years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, investigations, consulting, healthcare operations, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and teams within a large, highly regulated organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree, MBA, MHA, MPH, JD, or another relevant advanced degree.
- Experience in healthcare, an academic medical center, research, public accounting, consulting, payer organizations, or life sciences.
- Experience interacting with executive leadership, governing boards, and regulatory agencies.
- Experience using technology, automation, data, or other digital capabilities to improve operational efficiency, standardize processes, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- One or more relevant professional certifications, including CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CHC, CHPC, CCEP, CFE, CHIAP, CRCM, CPP, CHPA, or equivalent; certification may be required based on assigned portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Chair of Risk to develop, advance, and execute enterprise risk strategies, priorities, and transformational initiatives.
- Lead assigned risk functions and translate enterprise strategies into functional priorities, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes.
- Work with the Chair of Risk and executive leadership to identify emerging risks, support risk-informed decision-making, and advance organizational effectiveness.
- Represent the Risk Department and, as delegated, the Chair of Risk with executive leadership, governance committees, and external stakeholders.
- Advise on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control matters.
- Direct the development and execution of risk-based plans, programs, assessments, audits, investigations, and advisory activities, as applicable.
- Establish and maintain policies, standards, methodologies, and performance measures that support risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Promote continuous improvement, technology enablement, and transformation of enterprise risk management practices, including scalable processes and data-driven decision-making.
- Lead and develop Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and professional staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute talent strategies for succession planning, leadership development, workforce capability, and long-term organizational effectiveness.
- Use technology and identify automation opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, strengthen process standardization, and support scalable risk operations.
- Manage departmental resources, budgets, and priorities to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with physician and administrative leaders across Mayo Clinic.
- Communicate complex risk, compliance, audit, and governance matters to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and governing bodies.
- Lead resolution of significant organizational issues through collaboration, influence, and sound judgment.
- Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Risk.
- Represent the Chair of Risk and support enterprise-wide initiatives, governance activities, and strategic priorities as needed.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
