Job description
Join Aurora Financial Group as a Senior Risk Manager and shape the future of risk governance across the organization. You will lead the design and execution of an enterprise risk management (ERM) program, partnering with executives to anticipate threats, quantify risk, and drive value through robust controls.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on analytics, requiring collaboration across Finance, Compliance, IT, and Operations to maintain resilience in a dynamic market.
We offer a competitive compensation package, career growth, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment that values data-driven decision making.
Responsibility
- Lead the design and execution of the enterprise risk management framework across business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory expectations.
- Develop and monitor risk appetite statements, KRIs, risk registers, and incident reporting for executive and board oversight.
- Collaborate with C-suite and business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, financial, operational, cyber, and third-party risks.
- Oversee risk governance, policies, controls, and remediation plans; ensure robust control testing and audit readiness (SOX, Basel II/III as applicable).
- Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, scenario analysis, and stress testing; present insights to risk committee and senior leadership.
- Manage third-party risk management program including vendor due diligence and contract risk evaluation.
- Lead risk analytics initiatives using SQL and Python, transforming data into actionable risk insights and dashboards.
- Coordinate crisis management, business continuity planning, incident response, and recovery exercises.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation (FRM/CFA) preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in risk management within financial services or equivalent industries; strong understanding of COSO ERM framework.
- Proven track record in governance, policy development, and risk appetite setting; experience with regulatory requirements (SOX, Basel II/III).
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in risk modeling, data analysis, and quantitative methods; proficient in SQL and Python or R.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to present to C-suite and boards; collaborative and influential leadership style.
- Experience with vendor risk management and third-party risk controls.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are a plus.