Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s risk management framework to align with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise-wide risks including financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks.
Develop and maintain risk registers, dashboards, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track exposure and mitigation progress.
Assist in preparation of comprehensive risk reports to senior leadership, the Board, and Audit & Finance Committee.
Coordinate with Associate Director, Grants & Contracts when appropriate to identify and resolve compliance and risk issues presented by agreements.
Oversee organizational policies in data protection, cybersecurity, internal controls, record retention, and urgent matters response.
Manage international entity governance and compliance under the direction of VP, Finance.

Requirements

Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance or operations – ideally within a nonprofit, NGO, or mission-driven organization.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and their application in non-profit settings.
Familiarity with legal frameworks governing organizations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Familiarity with non-profit financial management, grant compliance, and program evaluation.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
Experience maintaining tracking systems, registers, or dashboards.
Experience implementing organizational policies and procedures across teams.
Excellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving abilities.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage leadership, staff, and board members.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail and the ability to balance workload under deadlines and with multiple priorities.
High ethical standards and commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
Change and crisis management experience.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off
10 paid holidays per year, plus an organization-wide Winter Break
Up to 95% employer-paid monthly premiums for employee medical coverage (depending on plan selected)
401(k) safe harbor plan, with employer contribution equal to 3% salary with immediate vesting
Up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementinternal auditcomplianceenterprise risk management frameworksCOSO ERMISO 31000data privacy regulationsGDPRCCPAfinancial management

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesstrategic problem-solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsproject managementorganizational skillsattention to detailability to balance workloadchange managementcrisis management