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operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization.\nThis is a high-impact role where you’ll help safeguard the business by developing risk frameworks, analyzing emerging threats, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.\nYou’ll work closely with Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Executive Leadership to ensure the organization remains compliant, resilient, and prepared for evolving business risks.\nIf you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy translating complex risk data into practical business recommendations, this role is built for you.\nWhat You’ll Own\nEnterprise Risk Assessment\nConduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across:\nFinancial risk\nOperational risk\nCompliance risk\nMarket risk\nCybersecurity risk\nMaintain and update:\nRisk registers\nControl matrices\nRisk assessments\nRemediation trackers\nIdentify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation activities.\nPartner 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committees with reporting and documentation.\nPartner with IT and Security teams on:\nCyber risk\nVendor risk\nOperational resilience\nRecommend improvements to governance processes and internal controls.\nReporting & Executive Communication\nBuild dashboards and reports using:\nPower BI\nTableau\nLooker\nExcel\nPresent risk trends and mitigation recommendations to leadership.\nTranslate technical risk findings into clear business insights.\nMaintain accurate documentation for executive reporting and audit purposes.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with:\nFinance\nOperations\nCompliance\nLegal\nIT & Security\nExecutive Leadership\nEmbed risk awareness into business processes.\nSupport continuous improvement of enterprise risk management frameworks.\nRequirements\nMust-Have Qualifications\nExperience\n3+ years of experience in:\nRisk Management\nEnterprise Risk\nCompliance\nAudit\nGovernance\nExperience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.\nCore 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stakeholders.\nProactive in identifying issues before they become significant risks.\nStrong balance of technical expertise and business judgment.\nComfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nTools & Technologies\nSQL\nMicrosoft Excel\nPython\nR\nSAS\nPower BI\nTableau\nLooker\nArcher\nServiceNow\nLogicManager\nEnterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms\nWhat a Typical Day Looks Like\nReview dashboards for emerging operational, financial, or compliance risks.\nRun quantitative risk analyses and stress tests.\nUpdate risk registers and remediation trackers.\nTest internal controls and validate governance processes.\nPrepare executive reports and compliance documentation.\nCollaborate with business teams to strengthen risk mitigation strategies.\nTrack remediation progress and regulatory deadlines.\nIn short: You serve as the organization’s early-warning system-identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks before they impact the business.\nKey Metrics for 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This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application and can be recorded whenever it’s convenient for you.\nInstead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps hiring managers evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful and reducing unnecessary interview rounds.\nDon’t overthink it-you can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed.\nPlease keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after submitting your application.\nApply Now\nIf you’re a Risk Analyst or Risk Manager who enjoys identifying business risks, strengthening governance, improving compliance, and helping organizations make informed decisions, we’d love to hear from you. 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