Job description
Join NorthBridge Financial as a Senior Risk Manager and lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide risk programs. You will identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, financial, operational, and regulatory risks while partnering with senior leaders to embed risk-aware decision making across the business.
We value a data-driven mindset, exceptional communication, and a proven track record in risk governance, policy development, and business continuity planning.
Responsibility
- Lead and maintain an enterprise risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting across all business units.
- Develop and implement risk policies, frameworks, and governance structures aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
- Lead regular risk assessments, scenario analyses, and stress testing to inform strategic decision making.
- Collaborate with executives to define risk appetite, tolerance, and key risk indicators (KRIs); report material risks to the board and risk committees.
- Oversee incident response, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery exercises to minimize disruption and recovery time.
- Coordinate third-party and vendor risk management, including contractual risk controls and ongoing monitoring.
- Drive data-driven insights through KPI dashboards, risk metrics, and management reporting to support governance and compliance.
- Mentor and develop risk management staff, promoting a culture of proactive risk awareness.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in finance, risk management, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (FRM, CFA, PRM) preferred.
- Minimum 5-8 years in risk management, compliance, or internal controls within financial services or a regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, SOX, FFIEC, BC/DR).
- Proven experience with quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, KRIs, and risk reporting to executives and boards.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
- Proficiency with risk management tools, data analytics, and relevant software (SQL, Excel, GRC platforms).
- Comfort with fast-paced environments and a demonstrated ability to translate complex risks into actionable controls.
- Certification in risk management or related fields is a plus; ability to obtain work authorization in the United States.