Senior First-Line Risk Leader: Hybrid Work

Early Warning; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Warning seeks a Sr. Lead First Line Risk Management specialist to drive high-impact risk programs across complex areas such as products, data, and operations. You will anticipate challenges, guide governance, and lead remediation with senior leadership input.

The role requires expert-level risk management experience and the ability to influence across departments while upholding regulatory and internal standards. Hybrid work model supports collaboration in multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Typically 12+ years of progressive experience.
• Expert-level experience in first-line risk management or related disciplines.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on risk and control matters.
• Background check and drug screen.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact first-line risk programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Anticipate and advise on risk and control changes to processes, products, and practices.
• Resolve complex risk problems integrating data, controls, and stakeholder input.
• Shape risk governance, metrics, and escalation practices for effectiveness.
• Lead audits, examinations, and remediation efforts with executive reporting.
• Coach teams and elevate capability with standards and tools.

Skills

First-line risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Advising senior stakeholders

Risk governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, finance, technology, data, operations, or related field

Job description

Early Warning seeks a Sr. Lead First Line Risk Management specialist to drive high-impact risk programs across complex areas such as products, data, and operations. You will anticipate challenges, guide governance, and lead remediation with senior leadership input.

The role requires expert-level risk management experience and the ability to influence across departments while upholding regulatory and internal standards. Hybrid work model supports collaboration in multiple U.S. locations.