Risk and Control Risk Manager

Jobs via Dice; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Risk and Control Risk Manager to lead their risk management function. This remote position involves overseeing a global team, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in risk management and internal controls, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, or compliance.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CRMA, or FRM preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk and Control function and oversee a global team.
• Manage the semi-annual risk assessment process and analyze emerging risks.
• Ensure timely and effective remediation of control deficiencies.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Internal Controls

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related

Tools

GRC tools (e.g., MetricStream)

Job description

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Risk and Control Risk Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 months contract

Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to temporarily lead the Risk and Control function. This role is critical toward managing the risk and control framework and will oversee a global team of risk and control SMEs in 3 separate locations. You will work closely with the senior leadership team, risk owners, and other control functions to drive a strong risk culture and continuous improvements in risk management and control effectiveness. The role will report directly to the Head of the Governance, Risk and Control team.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing People, Deadlines, and Deliverables

• Oversee and lead a team of risk and control subject matter experts (SMEs), ensuring effective delegation and utilization of resources.
• Set clear expectations and deadlines for team members, ensuring that target dates and deliverables are met.
• Monitor team performance and progress, providing regular feedback and guidance to ensure high standards of work.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging professional development and continuous improvement.
• Address any performance issues promptly and effectively, ensuring that the team remains focused and productive.
  
  

Semi-Annual Risk Assessment Management (RCSA)

• Lead the semi-annual risk assessment process, ensuring alignment with corporate risk methodologies and frameworks.
• Analyze emerging risks, control gaps, and business changes to provide meaningful risk insights to leadership.
• Partner with business collaborators to validate key risks and controls and ensure adequate documentation within risk management tools.
• Develop and deliver risk assessment reports for governance forums and senior management review.
• Self-Identified Issues and Incident Remediation (Incidents/Remediation)
• Oversee and manage remediation efforts related to Self-Identified Issues (SIIs), control deficiencies, and risk incidents.
• Work cross-functionally with risk owners, internal audit, compliance, and other assurance teams to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Monitor and report remediation progress, calling out delays or emerging risks where necessary.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence of remediation efforts in line with regulatory and internal expectations.
  
  

Risk & Control Annual Projects and Deliverables Management

• Lead the execution of Risk and Control team annual projects, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate across key collaborators, including business leadership, second line of defense, and Compliance, to ensure deliverables align with agreed expectations.
• Drive the development and tracking of project milestones, reporting progress to the Head of Risk and Control and respective RCT project lead.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, governance, and risk oversight mechanisms are in place to support transparency and accountability in project execution.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address any challenges to maintain project momentum and alignment with strategic objectives.
  
  

Management, Training, and Coordination with Risk and Control Champions (RCCs)

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Risk and Control Champions (RCCs) within assigned division/function, ensuring RCCs have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, guidance materials, and ongoing support to RCCs to strengthen their risk and control capabilities.
• Establish clear timelines and expectations for RCCs regarding their contributions to key risk and control activities, including Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), remediation efforts, and control monitoring.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and coordination meetings to ensure RCCs remain engaged, aligned, and informed on risk and control priorities.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance on RCC deliverables, ensuring consistency, completeness, and alignment with risk and control standards.
• Work closely with RCCs to proactively identify, assess, and address control weaknesses, raising concerns where necessary to maintain a strong risk and control environment.
  
  

Contribute to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and Standardization of Risk and Control Procedures

• Actively contributes to the enhancement and evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), ensuring alignment with industry standard methodologies and regulatory expectations.
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standardized Risk and Control procedures, fostering consistency across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk and control methodologies into business operations, ensuring they are practical and effective.
• Provide subject matter expertise in identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced risk monitoring.
• Develop and maintain guidance documents, templates, and best practices to support the broader adoption of standardized risk management approaches.
• Work closely with leadership to ensure that the Risk and Control function remains agile, adapting to emerging risks and evolving business needs.
  
  

Risk & Control Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing expert guidance on risk management, control effectiveness, and regulatory expectations.
• Proactively identify areas for control enhancements and operational improvements.
• Support the development and execution of risk and control training programs to strengthen risk awareness and accountability.
• Act as a liaison between the business and enterprise risk management functions to ensure consistency and alignment of risk management practices.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CRMA, FRM, or other relevant designations preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, compliance, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX, ISO 31000), and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing remediation efforts, risk event management, and working with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools (e.g., MetricStream).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior executives.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in the financial services or as part of a global Internal Audit function is a plus.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills to provide meaningful risk insights to senior leadership.
• Ability to inspire change and continuous improvement in risk and control environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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