Sr. Manager - Risk & Resiliency

SHI International•Somerset, NJ

15d•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Risk Manager plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the organization’s operations, reputation, or financial standing. This leadership position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support the organization’s overall business objectives. The Senior Risk Manager works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging risks, recommend effective controls, and drive risk-aware decision making. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, overseeing enterprise risk management programs, preparing risk reports for executive stakeholders, and facilitating risk training and awareness initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of industry standards and regulations, and the ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to all levels of the organization. This position will be reporting to the SHI Somerset, NJ office as determined by SHI management.

Requirements

Risk Management Expertise: Comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with risk management principles and practices. – Expert/Advanced
Risk Management Software Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing risk management platforms to support analysis and reporting; experience with ServiceNow is a plus. – Expert/Advanced
Project Management: Ability to oversee and direct projects to completion, ensuring goals are met and resources are utilized efficiently. – Expert
Commitment to Quality and Ethics: Strong dedication to producing high-quality work and upholding organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance standards. – Expert/Advanced
Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments: Ability to work effectively in dynamic team settings, managing multiple tasks with shifting priorities. – Advanced
Technical Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook) to support business operations; familiarity with Asana and Lucidchart is a plus. – Expert
Data Analysis: Ability to examine, clean, transform, and model data to discover useful information and support decision-making. – Expert
Stakeholder Management: Ability to effectively manage and align stakeholders to achieve business objectives. – Expert
Completed Bachelors Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Computer Science, or related fields required.
Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management or a related field, with a strong understanding of operational risk and business process improvement methodologies.
Minimum 10 years of experience in people management, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Minimum 5 years of experience implementing or managing an ERM program.
Extensive knowledge of risk management frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST, ITIL).
Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools and related interfaces.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for internal business engagements and vendor assessments.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support special projects.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM) is required.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure effective management of risks within the organization's risk appetite.
Identify, analyze, and evaluate potential risks (operational, financial, strategic, compliance, reputational) that may impact the organization.
Continuously monitor risk exposure and prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders, including relevant metrics (KPI’s, KRI’s).
Recommend, implement, and oversee risk mitigation and control measures to minimize the impact of identified risks.
Collaborate with business units, leadership, auditors, and external partners to address risk-related issues and validate controls for third parties, key projects, and business changes.
Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and industry-specific regulations, staying current with industry trends and regulatory developments.
Lead investigations and response actions for risk events, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and incident management.
Conduct audits and control assessments, including liaison with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with standards.
Coordinate and enhance enterprise risk management (ERM) programs, integrating risk considerations into business planning and decision-making processes.
Design and deliver training programs to increase risk awareness and foster a risk-conscious culture throughout the organization.
Oversee technology platforms used for risk assessment, reporting, monitoring, and establish performance metrics (KPI’s, KRI’s).
Provide risk insights and analysis to inform strategic business decisions, investments, and growth initiatives.
Enhance and maintain the firm’s Risk and Control libraries, Risk Register, and assess the accuracy and completeness of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
Mature standard document libraries and process flows for new projects and applications.
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to strengthen the control environment, improve efficiencies, and drive cost savings.
Lead and manage the risk team, providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and coordinating cross-functional risk initiatives.