Global Risk Director - Enterprise Risk Management

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Consulting Group is seeking a Director in the Enterprise Risk Management team to lead global initiatives assessing and managing strategic risks. This high-impact role requires strong strategic thinking, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with extensive experience in enterprise risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leaders to enhance BCG’s risk capabilities and drive organizational change.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in enterprise risk or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CPA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic risk assessments and scenario planning.
• Advise senior leaders on risk exposure and implications.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Risk, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

GRC or risk analytics tools

Job description

Locations: Canary Wharf | Lisbon

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a Director in the ERM team, you’ll lead global initiatives to assess and manage strategic and emerging risks. You’ll work directly with senior leaders across the firm to inform decision-making, evolve BCG’s risk capabilities and strengthen data-driven scenario planning. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic thinking, data-driven analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading enterprise-wide strategic risk assessments and scenario planning
• Identifying and evaluating emerging and long-term risks
• Enhancing BCG’s strategic risk management framework and tools
• Advising senior leaders on risk exposure, implications, and mitigation
• Partnering with business and functional leaders to deliver tailored risk reviews
• Monitoring the implementation of mitigation strategies aligned with business goals
• Presenting findings to senior stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Thinking strategically and anticipating future risks and trends
• Translating complex risk data into clear, pragmatic and actionable insights
• Building strong relationships and influencing across functions and seniority levels
• Driving change and improving risk maturity within large organizations
• Managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Communicating complex topics in a clear, concise, and persuasive way

What You'll Bring

• 10–15+ years of experience in enterprise risk, or related fields, preferably in global, matrixed organizations
• Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000) and risk principles
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic risk assessments and scenario analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis and experience with GRC or risk analytics tools preferred
• Graduate degree in Risk, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Professional certifications (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CPA) are a plus
• Experience in professional services or partner-led environments is beneficial
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed

Who You'll Work With

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team plays a critical role in enabling responsible entrepreneurship at BCG. We work closely with senior leaders to identify, assess, and manage the firm’s most significant risks through a forward-looking and integrated risk management approach.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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