Enterprise Risk Officer

AlphaSense Oy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaSense Oy is seeking an Enterprise Risk Officer to support the 2LOD risk program within the Enterprise Risk & Compliance team. You will coordinate risk workstreams, maintain the enterprise risk register, and support risk assessments while partnering with Compliance, Legal, Security, and Product.

You will bring 2+ years in risk, compliance, audit, or related fields and be a proactive builder who excels at governance, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, audit, or related function (2+ years).
• Solid understanding of enterprise risk and risk management control frameworks.
• Ability to draft and develop policies, procedures, and risk mitigation plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across organization levels.
• Proactive, analytical mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks to implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Support enterprise-wide risk management workflows and present insights to leadership.
• Contribute to developing risk policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices.
• Maintain and review the risk register; ensure accurate risk recording.

Skills

Risk management

Governance & controls

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role:

The Enterprise Risk Officer will support the continued development of key components of our Second-Line of Defence (2LOD) Enterprise Risk Management program within the Enterprise Risk & Compliance team. In this role, you will support Senior Management by leading and coordinating core risk workstreams such as our enterprise risk register, risk assessments, typical enterprise risk processes, and oversight of the risk champion network. You will be partnering closely with Compliance, Legal, Security, Product and other key stakeholders. This role blends enterprise risk and project management to ensure that our enterprise risk framework is robust, auditable, and fit for a fast scaling business.

Who You Are:

• A Risk Management Professional: You have experience supporting or delivering risk management activities within a regulated or structured environment with specific focus on enterprise, operational and regulatory risk. You have at least 2+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, or a related function.
• A Governance and Controls Specialist: You have a solid understanding of enterprise risk and risk management control frameworks and how they support effective governance. You are experienced in drafting and developing policies, procedures, and risk mitigation plans.
• A Self-Starter with a Builder Mindset: You are highly analytical and capable of assessing complex information to identify potential and emerging operational, regulatory, and enterprise-level risks.
• A Strong Communicator: You are confident engaging with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• A Collaborative Partner: You work effectively with business units to embed risk awareness into day-to-day operations.
• Proactive and Solutions-Focused: You think about how to manage risks and propose practical mitigation strategies.
• Organized and Accountable: You are skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Committed to Continuous Improvement: You look for opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks across the organization to ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place.
• Support enterprise-wide risk management workflows, including presenting insights and updates to leadership as required.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of risk policies, procedures, and controls in line with best practice.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the risk register, ensuring risks are accurately recorded and regularly reviewed.
• Assist in preparing risk reports and dashboards for senior management and relevant committees.
• Work with business units to promote a strong risk culture and enhance risk awareness across the organization.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Assist with internal audits and provide support during external audit processes as required.

Base Compensation Range

$71,000 - $98,000 USD At least 2+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, or a related function, Experience supporting or delivering risk management activities within a regulated or structured environment, Understanding of enterprise risk and risk management control frameworks, Experience drafting and developing policies, procedures, and risk mitigation plans, Ability to assess complex information to identify operational, regulatory, and enterprise-level risks, Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills