Senior Director - Risk

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Senior Director to lead its Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. Reporting to the Chair of Risk, this leader will anticipate emerging risks, align assurance with organizational strategy, and serve on the Risk Assurance leadership team. The role will help evolve Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management toward continuous, data-driven insight that is timely, actionable, and relevant to Mayo Clinic’s priorities. The Senior Director provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the functions, developing, implementing, overseeing, and improving risk-based programs that support organizational objectives and promote effective governance, compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management. In partnership with physician and administrative leaders, the Senior Director identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates risks affecting strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, technology, research, and reputational objectives. The role calls for a collaborative leader with sound judgment and executive presence who builds strong teams and partnerships, develops talented professionals, and fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Senior Director represents the Risk Department with Mayo Clinic leaders and stakeholders and supports the organization’s mission of putting the needs of the patient first. 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.
One or more relevant professional certifications may be required based on assigned portfolio; listed certifications include CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CHC, CHPC, CCEP, CFE, CHIAP, CRCM, CPP, CHPA, or equivalent.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

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, 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.
Relevant professional certifications, including CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CHC, CHPC, CCEP, CFE, CHIAP, CRCM, CPP, CHPA, or equivalent; certifications are preferred or 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.
Partner with the Chair of Risk and executive leadership to identify emerging risks, promote 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.
Serve as a trusted advisor on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.
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.
Advance continuous improvement, technology enablement, scalable processes, data-driven decision-making, and innovative risk management practices.
Lead and develop Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and professional staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute talent strategies supporting succession planning, leadership development, workforce capability, and long-term organizational effectiveness.
Leverage 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 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 assigned by the Chair of Risk.
Represent the Chair of Risk and support enterprise-wide initiatives, governance activities, and strategic priorities as needed.