Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

Gilder Search Group; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst to support risk management initiatives by analyzing and quantifying risks affecting organizational goals. The role involves close collaboration with risk owners and business units to provide insights for informed decision-making.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field and preferably hold certifications like PMP or CQRM. Strong skills in risk assessment and data analysis are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires no minimum job related work experience for Level 1.
• Minimum 2 years job related experience for Level 2.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk identification sessions.
• Conduct preliminary qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Prepare draft sections of routine risk reports.
• Monitor mitigation action effectiveness.
• Manage small-to-medium ERM projects from initiation to completion.

Skills

Risk identification

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics or related field

Tools

Risk management frameworks

Quantitative models

Job description

Job Profile: Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst supports the organization's risk management program by identifying, analyzing, and quantifying risks that could impact strategic objectives. Working closely with risk owners and business units across the enterprise, the ERM Analyst provides data-driven insights and recommendations that enable informed, risk‑aware decision‑making at all levels of the organization.

JOB DUTIES

Level 1

• Assist in risk identification sessions by gathering information from business unit stakeholders and documenting findings.
• Populate and maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring accuracy and completeness of risk entries.
• Conduct preliminary qualitative risk assessments using established frameworks and templates.
• Collect and organize quantitative and qualitative data to support risk scoring and heat map development.
• Perform basic data validation to ensure integrity of risk data used in analyses.
• Prepare draft sections of routine risk reports and compile data for management dashboards.
• Format and proof presentations and documents prior to distribution to stakeholders.
• Participate in risk assessment workshops and document discussion outcomes and action items.
• Track status of risk mitigation action items and follow up with risk owners on outstanding deliverables.
• Maintain monitoring schedules and communicate upcoming review deadlines to relevant stakeholders.
• Support ERM team projects by completing clearly defined tasks within established timelines.
• Research industry trends and regulatory changes to provide background for risk reviews.

Level 2

• Independently facilitate risk identification sessions and workshops with business unit personnel.
• Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for assigned business areas.
• Develop and execute quantitative models to estimate risk exposure, probability distributions, and potential financial impact.
• Design and maintain KRI frameworks and thresholds in collaboration with risk owners.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate organizational resilience under various risk conditions.
• Prepare high-quality risk reports and executive presentations translating complex risk data into clear management insights.
• Serve as the day-to-day ERM point of contact for assigned business units, building trusted relationships with risk owners.
• Coordinate timing and logistics for risk assessment activities across multiple business units simultaneously.
• Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, legal, and finance teams to share risk intelligence.
• Partner with risk owners to develop practical mitigation plans aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
• Monitor mitigation action effectiveness and elevate unresolved or emerging risks to ERM leadership.
• Manage small‑to‑medium ERM projects from initiation through completion, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and status reporting.

EXPERIENCE

• Level 1: Requires no minimum job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Level 2: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree : Finance, Engineering, Economics or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

• PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)
• CQRM Certified Quantitative Risk Management (Preferred)