Verisk

Vice President – Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Verisk

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Jersey City • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $210,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the design and implementation of a modern, proactive risk management framework across the organization. Ensure risk appetite is embedded into strategy, investments, new product development, and major initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Legal Officer and other executive leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise risks.
  • Manage and coordinate Risk Committees across the enterprise, including those that engage directly with the Board of Directors. Deliver formal recurring risk reports to the Board
  • Develop and implement business level risk leads
  • Foster a culture of risk awareness and resilience, empowering teams to take informed risks while protecting organizational value.
  • Reimagine traditional risk management practices by leveraging technology, data analytics, and creative problem-solving.
  • Advise senior management on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic decisions that impact the business.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise risk policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms that support compliance and strategic objectives.
  • Build and lead a high-performing risk management team, promoting professional development and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Translate strategic risk visions into clear, actionable plans and ensure disciplined execution across the enterprise
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Csuite, and Board of Directors on enterprise risk matters, bringing the composure, clarity, and executive presence needed for constructive dialogue and decision‑making
  • Become a respected voice within the industry, with the expertise, networks, and perspective needed to anticipate trends and shape the organization’s risk posture

Requirements

  • At least 10 years' experience in senior risk management roles, with at least 5 at a senior level with a track record of transformative leadership.
  • Expertise in risk assessment, mitigation, and regulatory compliance within complex organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to reimagine and overhaul conventional risk management approaches.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with the most Senior Leaders, including the judgment, presence, and communication style required to build confidence and credibility at the highest levels.
  • Demonstrated history of championing and supporting innovative, technology‑enabled solutions that enhance enterprise risk capabilities
  • Outstanding analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law, business, risk management, or related field strongly preferred.
  • Ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong familiarity with the latest trends and technologies in enterprise risk management
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid Time Off program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentrisk mitigationregulatory compliancedata analyticsrisk management frameworkenterprise risk policiesstrategic risk planningtransformative leadershiptechnology-enabled solutionsanalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsstrategic thinkinginfluenceinspirationexecutive presencecollaborationproblem-solvingjudgmentcredibilityleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree in lawadvanced degree in businessadvanced degree in risk management