Senior Director – Enterprise Risk Management

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Director managing Enterprise Risk Management initiatives across GE Vernova. Collaborating with executive leadership to enhance risk frameworks aligning to strategic objectives.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the short term, transformation and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise-wide ERM framework, including policies, procedures, risk taxonomy, rating scales and governance processes, aligned with leading industry standards (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000), best practices, and the evolving business environment.
Lead the strategic integration of ERM with corporate strategy, ensuring risk considerations are central to business decisions and align with the company's strategic framework.
Oversee quantitative and qualitative risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and aggregation processes, including the development and use of data analytics, key risk indicators (KRIs), dashboards, and supporting tools to provide forward‑looking, actionable insights.
Evaluate effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and controls, monitor risk mitigation efforts, and provide recommendations to strengthen enterprise risk responses and organizational resilience.
Facilitate effective communication of risk-related information across the organization through executive communications, governance forums, and targeted education to reinforce risk awareness and accountability.
Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments within the energy and adjacent industries (e.g., utilities, industrial manufacturing), proactively advising leadership on implications and required actions.
Provide strategic oversight of ERM technology, data, and analytics capabilities, including AI, risk systems, reporting tools, and automation, in partnership with Digital Technology and functional stakeholders to enhance insight, efficiency, and scalability.
Lead and mentor a high-performing risk management team, fostering talent development, succession planning, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance, Risk Management or related field) preferred
Relevant certifications such as Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM) or similar preferred
Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise risk management, governance, audit, compliance, or related disciplines within complex, large-scale organizations
Minimum 8 years in a leadership role, with demonstrated accountability for enterprise-wide programs and outcomes
Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and operating an enterprise risk management program aligned with leading industry frameworks, including COSO ERM and ISO 31000, with the ability to tailor these frameworks to the organization’s strategy, risk appetite, and operating model
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide risk, governance, or operating‑model transformations
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in leading, influencing, and aligning diverse, cross-functional teams across geographies and business lines
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex risk information and data into clear, executive-level insights and actionable recommendations
Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization, with an understanding of regional and international risk considerations
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Proficiency with advanced risk management software, analytics tools, and data visualization platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity Executive Services
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise risk managementrisk identificationrisk assessmentrisk prioritizationdata analyticskey risk indicatorsrisk mitigation strategiesrisk governancerisk frameworksrisk transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementinfluencebusiness acumenmentoringteam developmentnegotiationcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Chartered Enterprise Risk AnalystCertified Risk ManagerFinancial Risk ManagerProfessional Risk Manager