Principal Enterprise Risk Manager

Principal Risk Manager generating strategic risk guidance for F5's operations and initiatives. Leveraging risk management tools and AI for data-driven decision-making in a tech-focused environment.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $147,200 - $220,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure risk considerations are embedded into high-stakes decision-making processes.
Operate in tools like ServiceNow, Jira, and Aha to streamline risk workflows and reporting processes.
Leverage AI and machine learning to monitor, predict, and proactively address emerging risk patterns and trends.
Analyze and aggregate risk data from across functions to generate actionable insights.
Define metrics and dashboards that give real-time insights into enterprise risk health.
Recommend process and control improvements to enhance risk mitigation, efficiency, and quality.
Manage risk issue activities, including identification, root cause analysis, action planning, and reporting outcomes to management.
Challenge process and business owners on remediation plans to ensure adequacy of actions.
Advise executive leadership on complex risk matters requiring judgment and resolution.
Provide guidance on control design, documentation, and automation opportunities during process mapping.
Support senior leaders on projects and strategic initiatives with risk-related decisions.
Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen risk culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Data Science, or a related field
8-10 years of professional experience in enterprise risk management, data analytics, or a related field
Experience implementing and managing enterprise tools for workflow and risk reporting
Practical experience in leveraging AI and machine learning in a risk oversight context is strongly preferred
Certification in risk management or governance are highly desirable
Strong understanding of risk management principles, particularly in the context of M&A activities, strategic partnerships, technology deployments, and market expansions
Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendor relationships and emerging technologies like SaaS platforms
Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing risk data from multiple functions to produce actionable insights and strategic guidance
Advanced knowledge and practical experience with risk management tools, such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Aha, for streamlining risk workflows and reporting
Familiarity with leveraging AI and machine learning for monitoring, predicting, and addressing emerging risks and trends
Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with IT, cybersecurity teams, and senior leadership to align risk management strategies
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to aggregate complex risk data and define impactful metrics and dashboards
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills to lead discussions with stakeholders on emerging risks and embed risk considerations into decision-making processes
Strong business acumen and understanding of market, competitive, and macroeconomic factors impacting risk strategies
Proficiency in creating real-time dashboards and metrics to monitor enterprise risk health and performance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementdata analyticsAImachine learningrisk reportingroot cause analysisprocess mappingmetrics definitiondashboard creationrisk mitigation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershiprelationship buildingstrategic guidancefacilitationbusiness acumenanalytical thinkingadvisory skills

Certifications

risk management certificationgovernance certification