Senior Enterprise Risk Specialist

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Specialist. The role involves leading risk audits, managing risk findings, and collaborating with teams to mitigate risks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 5 years in healthcare operations and internal audit or risk management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position is full-time and in-office.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

4 weeks paid time off

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Professional growth and development

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare operations or administration.
• 3+ years of experience in an internal audit or risk management position.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license and meet driving policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of risk-based audit plans.
• Manage risk audit findings and create risk mitigation plans.
• Analyze data to identify negative trends and control gaps.
• Prepare actionable audit findings and reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share and mitigate risks.

Skills

Strong knowledge of non-profit healthcare systems and regulatory governance

Strong understanding of internal controls

Risk assessment and management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Central - Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: In-Office Job Shift: Day Shift Job Category: Contracts/Credentialing Description

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person’s health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

At Terros Health, the Senior Enterprise Risk Specialist plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s mission by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks across clinical, operational, financial, and technological domains. This role supports strategic decision-making and culture alignment by providing data-driven insights and developing frameworks that promote safety, compliance, and resilience in a trauma-informed, integrated care environment.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Terros Health made the list!!

"Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media.

This role requires deep expertise in healthcare systems, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The Senior Enterprise Risk Specialist collaborates with cross‑functional teams, presents findings to senior leadership, and drives the organization’s enterprise risk management and continuous improvement efforts. This position reports to the General Counsel.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing performance of risk‑based audit plans that comply with regulatory entities such as HRSA and FTCA, and oversee the performance of enterprise risk management framework for the organization at large
• Design and perform audits of clinical, financial, technical, regulatory, and operational processes, to include evaluating internal control in key functional areas as directed by leadership
• Manage risk audit findings, work with SME’s to create related risk management and mitigation work plans
• Analyze data to proactively identify negative trends, inefficiencies, and control gaps – act upon those findings to create robust risk mitigation plans in alignment with organizational goals and industry standards. Gain stakeholders’ buy in and support for risk mitigation efforts
• Prepare clear, actionable audit findings and reports to present to leadership
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow up on corrective actions
• Support SME’s and functional area leadership with guidance and structure to ensure functional risk management and avoidance
• Maintain thorough records of organizational risk oversight and management, including becoming a system expert for any technologies in place to track organizational risk
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and routinely with a broad array of internal and external stakeholders as needed to share, manage, mitigate, and resolve organizational risks

Apply with your resume at www.terroshealth.org

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well‑being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
• Car rentals
• Bilingual pay differential

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in business, health care, or related field
• Years experience – 5+ Years of experience in health care operations or administration and 3+ Years of experience in an internal audit or risk management position, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Skills preferred/required – Strong knowledge of non‑profit health care systems and regulatory governance, and Strong understanding of internal controls, as well as risk assessment and management
• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy
• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre‑employment screening

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.